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Murder investigator Evert Bäckström is convinced that crimes have been committed when a women's cranium is found on an island in the archipelago. But his investigation is countered by the police chief and when the woman's identity is clarified, the entire investigation is turned upside down.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Murder investigator Evert Bäckström is convinced that crimes have been committed when a women's cranium is found on an island in the archipelago. But his investigation is countered by the police chief and when the woman's identity is clarified, the entire investigation is turned upside down.
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Episode 1
Bäckström travels to Palma, Mallorca, with Niemi to pursue a lead in the murder of his childhood friend Sally, his only unsolved case. Meanwhile, an explosion in central Stockholm may be linked to a drug cartel.
Guest stars Małgorzata Pieczyńska, Elvis Stegmar, Victoria Dyrstad, Helena Bergström, Baxter Renman, Julia Marko-Nord, Mira Lydahl Bodell, Thea Sannert
Episode 2
Bäckström turns to unconventional methods to find clues and get around the Spanish police, while Niemi tries to balance the competing interests of Bäckström and Chief Prosecutor Wall.
Guest stars Małgorzata Pieczyńska, Elvis Stegmar, Jerome Kaluta, Victoria Dyrstad, Helena Bergström, Julia Marko-Nord, Mira Lydahl Bodell, Thea Sannert
Episode 3
Bäckström attempts to convince Wall and Toivonen to stay in Palma and continue his investigation, but he has his hands full with two cases that are seemingly intertwined.
Guest stars Elvis Stegmar, Jerome Kaluta, Helena Bergström, Baxter Renman, Julia Marko-Nord, Mira Lydahl Bodell, Thea Sannert, Srdjan Nedzipovski
Episode 4
When the prime suspect is murdered, Bäckström promises the man's family that he'll find the killer, before he investigates the vineyard's connection to the case.
Guest stars Elvis Stegmar, Victoria Dyrstad, Helena Bergström, Julia Marko-Nord, Mira Lydahl Bodell, Thea Sannert, Srdjan Nedzipovski, Panos Koronis
Episode 5
With new evidence pointing to an unexpected suspect, a large shipment of cocaine is about to arrive in Palma. Wall seeks Morales's help to intercept the shipment before it is smuggled in to Sweden.
Guest stars Małgorzata Pieczyńska, Victoria Dyrstad, Helena Bergström, Julia Marko-Nord, Thea Sannert, Srdjan Nedzipovski, Lia Boysen, Panos Koronis
Episode 6
Bäckström puts pressure on Mellerud but doesn't get the answers he needs, while Toivonen and Niemi investigate the cartel in Stockholm. Will the truth about Sally's murder finally bring Bäckström peace?
Guest stars Małgorzata Pieczyńska, Elvis Stegmar, Victoria Dyrstad, Helena Bergström, Baxter Renman, Julia Marko-Nord, Mira Lydahl Bodell, Thea Sannert
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Kjell BergqvistEvert Bäckström
Agnes Lindström BolmgrenAnkan Carlsson
Livia MillhagenHanna Hwass
Filip BergKristian Olsson
Peshang RadAdam Olzzon
Rolf LydahlPeter Niemi
Pekka StrangPentti Toivonen
Małgorzata PieczyńskaNadja Högberg
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