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Trapped: Entrapped

8 episodes Premiered Oct 17, 2021 Updated Nov 4, 2026

The third season of the Icelandic mystery drama series Trapped returns to the narrative two years after the events of the second season. The story shifts focus from the isolated coastal settings of previous installments to the remote highlands of Iceland. Police officers Andri and Hinrika find themselves involved in a complex conflict between two rival groups. These factions are engaged in a struggle over specific tr

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Season 3 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ The series is a mystery drama created by Baltasar Kormákur and produced by RVK Studios.
  • ⚡ Andri and Hinrika are the primary police duo tasked with investigating crimes in Iceland.
  • ⚡ The show is known for placing its characters in remote, isolated environments that complicate law enforcement efforts.
  • ⚡ The narrative follows a chronological progression, with the third season taking place two years after the second season.
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Season overview

The third season of the Icelandic mystery drama series Trapped returns to the narrative two years after the events of the second season. The story shifts focus from the isolated coastal settings of previous installments to the remote highlands of Iceland. Police officers Andri and Hinrika find themselves involved in a complex conflict between two rival groups. These factions are engaged in a struggle over specific tracts of land, with each side motivated by distinct and differing reasons. As the investigation unfolds, the duo must navigate the tensions of this territorial dispute within the rugged landscape. The season continues the series tradition of exploring crime and mystery within the unique environment of Iceland, moving the central characters into a new regional setting while maintaining their professional partnership. The narrative arc centers on the escalation of this highland war and the efforts of the police to manage the situation as the underlying motivations of the rival groups are revealed.

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Season 3 Episodes

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Season 3: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S3·E1 Mytharc

Episode 1

Oct 17, 2021 · 42 min

When a cult member is found murdered in a cave, Andri learns he's the same young man he'd been convinced was guilty of a woman's 2013 disappearance.

S3·E2 Core

Episode 2

Oct 24, 2021 · 52 min

The arrival of biker-gang reinforcements from Denmark rattles and divides the cult. The police learn how Ívar, the bikers and the cult are connected.

S3·E3 Core

Episode 3

Oct 31, 2021 · 45 min

The police interrogate Sverrir but are interrupted. The cult takes a step to ensure its safety. The bikers catch Freyja furtively writing in a notebook.

S3·E4 Core

Episode 4

Nov 7, 2021 · 42 min

To get proof of Hopper's connection to the drugs, Sonja sends Sverrir as a mole to the biker gang's warehouse, where Hopper tests his trustworthiness.

S3·E5 Core

Episode 5

Nov 14, 2021 · 42 min

When Sverrir disappears, the police begin a search. On probation, Andri visits his mother. Gunnar discovers he's now persona non grata in Hopper's eyes.

S3·E6 Core

Episode 6

Nov 21, 2021 · 39 min

Kristján is questioned about his alibi. Andri spots a well-placed security camera. At the wake, the truth behind Ívar's and Lína's deaths is unveiled.

S3·E7 Mytharc

Episode 7

Nov 28, 2021 · 50 min

S3·E8 Mytharc

Episode 8

Dec 5, 2021 · 50 min

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