Deadwind is a Finnish crime drama that follows Sofia Karppi, a recently widowed detective in the Finnish police. The series often draws comparisons to Nordic Noir classics such as ‘The Bridge' and ‘The Killing'.
The program is addictive and compelling. After all, no one does brooding crime programs like the Scandinavians. If you're on the hunt for more shows like ‘Deadwind‘ we have a list of some recommendations to help you find your next Scandi crime caper.
Not all the series on the list are from Scandinavia, but we've included a few. My personal favourite is ‘Black Spot' It has a fantastic cast and is engaging to watch. If you enjoy watching crime dramas, this French series from Netflix is must-see TV.
OUR LIST OF SHOWS LIKE DEADWIND
Black Spot
If you're a fan of shows like The Bridge, Trapped or The Killing, then French offering, Black Spot, is definitely one for you. Laurène Weiss is the Captain of a small police force in Villefranche, a mountainous town surrounded by a dense forest and o...[Read More]
Bordertown
If you love crime drama and particularly like Nordic Noir then Bordertown, set in Finland will be perfect for you. Dark and gritty, it's an excellent show devoid of the usual gloss we have become used to.
The Valhalla Murders
The Valhalla Murders follows Icelandic homicide detectives Kata and Arnar who are tasked with finding a serial killer who appears to be going after those who worked in an abusive boys home 30 years earlier. Gritty Nordic Noir crime drama.
The Chestnut Man
Detective Naia Thulin and her new partner Mark Hess must solve the case of The Chestnut Man, a serial killer who leaves a very particular calling card in this dark Danish whodunnit from crime writer Søren Sveistrup.
Signs
Chief Trela is transferred from Warsaw to a small Polish town in Signs. He soon finds himself in the middle of a murder case that is exactly the same as a crime from 10 years older. But this is no ordinary town and finding the culprit will be very di...[Read More]
Black Mass
Black Mass is a hard-hitting gangster movie based on a true story, set in Boston in the 1970's. This is a movie packed full of talent providing a powerful performance. If you are a fan of Goodfellas this movie has a similar feel - well worth watching...[Read More]
The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea
In 2004 Korean officials realised they had a serial killer on the loose. Dubbed The Raincoat Killer, Yoo Young-chul was arrested and confessed to the murders of over 20 people. This is the story of that case.
Lupin
Based on the famous Lupin books but set in modern Paris, Assane Diop is a gentleman thief and master of disguise who sets out to prove his father was innocent of a crime that led to his death 25 years earlier. Magnetic and engaging, Lupin gets a huge...[Read More]
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IS DEADWIND ON NETFLIX GOOD?
Yes, Deadwind is a good show. It's one of those crime dramas that's addictive and compelling to watch.
We recommend Deadwind to anyone who enjoys Nordic Noir crime fiction. If you liked The Killing, Bron/Broen and The Bridge – you'll love Deadwind.
HOW MANY SEASONS DOES DEADWIND HAVE?
In total ‘Deadwind' has three seasons, Netflix currently offers season 1 and 2 to stream. The third and final season of series premiered on Friday 29 October in Finland before making a 2021 debut on Netflix.
