The Sommerdahl Murders 2020
“Always trouble in paradise.”
What is The Sommerdahl Murders?
The Sommerdahl Murders is a Danish‑German detective television series that premiered in 2020. Produced for the Danish channel TV 2 Charlie, the programme has also been broadcast in the Netherlands through KRO‑NCRV.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 56
- Runtime
- 43 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 1, 2020
- Last aired
- May 3, 2026
- Original language
- DA
- Origin
- DK
- Networks
- TV 2 Charlie, TV2 Play
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 56 episodes and an average 43-minute runtime.
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The Sommerdahl Murders is a Danish‑German detective television series that premiered in 2020. Produced for the Danish channel TV 2 Charlie, the programme has also been broadcast in the Netherlands through KRO‑NCRV. The narrative follows Dan Sommerdahl, his wife Marianne Sommerdahl, and their close friend Flemming Torp as they become entangled in a personal love triangle while jointly investigating a series of murders in the coastal town of Helsingør. The series blends elements of crime procedural storytelling with interpersonal drama, positioning the three protagonists both as partners in solving the killings and as participants in a complex romantic dynamic. The show’s setting in Helsingør provides a distinctive Danish backdrop for the investigative plotlines. By combining a traditional murder‑m
Should you watch it?
“A Danish detective duo navigates crime and complicated relationships in Helsingør.”
- Intriguing love triangle dynamics
- Scandinavian crime atmosphere
- Character development focus
- Slow pacing may frustrate some viewers
- Relationship drama might overshadow mystery elements
Watch it if you enjoy Nordic noir with emotional complexity.
Suitable for adults who appreciate relationship drama alongside crime solving.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Till death do us part (1) Mar 1, 2020
- E2 Till death do us part (2) Mar 8, 2020
- E3 First Contact (1) Mar 15, 2020
- E4 First Contact (2) Mar 22, 2020
- E5 The Law of Retribution (1) Mar 29, 2020
- E6 The Law of Retribution (2) Apr 5, 2020
- E7 Fatal Score (1) Apr 12, 2020
- E8 Fatal Score (2) Apr 19, 2020
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Lost Dream (1) Feb 28, 2021
- E2 Lost Dream (2) Mar 7, 2021
- E3 Love Endures All Things (Almost) (1) Mar 14, 2021
- E4 Love Endures All Things (Almost) (2) Mar 21, 2021
- E5 I Hate That I Love You (1) Mar 28, 2021
- E6 I Hate That I Love You (2) Apr 4, 2021
- E7 The Ends Justify the Means (1) Apr 11, 2021
- E8 The Ends Justify the Means (2) Apr 18, 2021
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Repressed Emotions (1) Mar 13, 2022
- E2 Repressed Emotions (2) Mar 20, 2022
- E3 The Cannes of the North (1) Mar 27, 2022
- E4 The Cannes of the North (2) Apr 3, 2022
- E5 For Love of God and Country (1) Apr 10, 2022
- E6 For Love of God and Country (2) Apr 17, 2022
- E7 Fair Play (1) Apr 24, 2022
- E8 Fair Play (2) May 1, 2022
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Prize and Penalty (1) May 14, 2023
- E2 Prize and Penalty (2) May 21, 2023
- E3 Something Smells Fishy (1) May 28, 2023
- E4 Something Smells Fishy (2) Jun 4, 2023
- E5 Back on the Horse (1) Jun 11, 2023
- E6 Back on the Horse (2) Jun 18, 2023
- E7 The Good Human (1) Jun 25, 2023
- E8 The Good Human (2) Jul 2, 2023
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Next Generation (1) May 5, 2024
- E2 The Next Generation (2) May 12, 2024
- E3 Faint hope (1) May 19, 2024
- E4 Faint hope (2) May 26, 2024
- E5 A battle for justice (1) Jun 2, 2024
- E6 A battle for justice (2) Jun 9, 2024
- E7 A big fish in the net (1) Jun 16, 2024
- E8 A big fish in the net (2) Jun 23, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on books?
The series is adapted from Danish crime novels.
Where is it set?
The show takes place in Helsingør, Denmark.
What language is it in?
The original version is in Danish.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes across its seasons.
What makes it different from other crime shows?
It focuses heavily on the personal relationships between the main characters while solving crimes.