Fortitude: Season 1
Fortitude is a series set in a small, icy Arctic town described as a place like nowhere else, surrounded by savage natural beauty. In this tight-knit community, tragedy strikes when a research scientist is killed. Following this brutal murder, an investigation begins, and the formerly close townsfolk become suspicious of each other. As the investigation unfolds, an abnormally warm winter occurs in the area and reveal
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Fortitude is a tight-knit community situated in a small, icy Arctic town surrounded by savage beauty.
- A research scientist is killed in the town, introducing a central tragedy to the community.
- An abnormally warm winter arrives in the settlement and begins to reveal hidden secrets.
- The townsfolk become suspicious of each other as they begin investigating the brutal murder.
Season overview
Fortitude is a series set in a small, icy Arctic town described as a place like nowhere else, surrounded by savage natural beauty. In this tight-knit community, tragedy strikes when a research scientist is killed. Following this brutal murder, an investigation begins, and the formerly close townsfolk become suspicious of each other. As the investigation unfolds, an abnormally warm winter occurs in the area and reveals Fortitude's secrets. The television show spans genres including crime, drama, mystery, and sci-fi and fantasy, featuring a narrative focused on the murder investigation and the unraveling of hidden secrets within the isolated Arctic settlement.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Episode 1
Jan 29, 2015 · 97 min
In the remote Arctic town of Fortitude, two children make a remarkable find, while the discovery of a horrific crime brings a new arrival to the island that complicates Sheriff Dan
Episode 2
Feb 5, 2015 · 50 min
Sheriff Anderssen and the police close in on their murder suspect, while DCI Morton follows a different line of enquiry.
Episode 3
Feb 12, 2015 · 50 min
Dan and Frank go in search of a suspect; however, Dan's feelings for Elena are threatening to overwhelm him. Morton, meanwhile, uncovers a new piece of evidence.
Episode 4
Feb 19, 2015 · 50 min
Following Dan's loss of control, Morton takes over the murder investigation. Elsewhere, Elena's mysterious past is about to catch up with her.
Episode 5
Feb 26, 2015 · 50 min
Shock waves reverberate around Fortitude as the killer is revealed, while Morton tunes his attention to the death of a scientist on the island months earlier.
Episode 6
Mar 5, 2015 · 50 min
While Morton uncovers new information about the death of Billy Pettigrew, Hildur makes a heart-breaking discovery. Another gruesome event occurs in Fortitude.
Episode 7
Mar 12, 2015 · 50 min
Panic sweeps through Fortitude as news of the second attack spreads. Dan and Morton must work together while Frank hopes the latest events will exonerate Liam.
Episode 8
Mar 19, 2015 · 50 min
While Frank takes the law into his own hands, DCI Morton closes in on the truth about Pettigrew's death. Vincent and Natalie also make a discovery.
Episode 9
Mar 26, 2015 · 50 min
DCI Morton pursues Henry Tyson into the Arctic wilderness in search of the truth, while worrying test results force Governor Odegard to take drastic action.
Episode 10
Apr 2, 2015 · 50 min
In the penultimate episode, the truth about Billy Pettigrew is revealed. In the lab, Natalie and Vincent probe the cause of the disturbing events in Fortitude.
Episode 11
Apr 9, 2015 · 50 min
The chilling thriller concludes with a dramatic and emotional finale. Vincent faces a life-threatening situation, while Dan must make a devastating decision.