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 Bordertown. It has a fantastic cast and is engaging to watch.
If you enjoy watching crime dramas, this other Finnish 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.
Entrapped
Detective Andri Ólafsson is back in Entrapped, the third season of Trapped, the hit Icelandic crime drama. This time a biker gang's land dispute ends with the murder of a cult member. But who did and why?
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.
Cardinal
Cardinal is a dark Canadian crime drama that follows two detectives as they hunt down a serial killer in a small isolated town. Very Nordic Noir in style and keeps you hooked throughout.
Young Wallander
Sweden's favourite detective is back with the reboot, Young Wallander. With a murderer on the loose, can Kurt Wallander step up and solve the crime? Unfortunately, it's a poor attempt at Nordic Noir and fans should check out Deadwind instead.
The Innocent
Mateo Vidal is rebuilding his life, but when his wife goes missing and he's implicated in a double murder, he must figure out why his life is being turned upside down in Harlan Coben's The Innocent.
Post Mortem: No One Dies in Skarnes
When you run a funeral home in a small Norwegian town where nobody dies, life can become boring. That is until your sister develops a thirst for blood that sends plenty of work your way. Post Mortem is a clever and fun drama that mixes the mundane an...[Read More]
Bitter Daisies
The Spanish crime thriller series Bitter Daisies is a superbly balanced and tight scripted whodunit. Perfectly paced and well acted, this is a gem of a show and well worth watching.
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Is Deadwind On Netflix Any Good?
Yes, Deadwind is a really good show. It's one of those crime dramas that's addictive and compelling to watch.
If you love a bit of gritty crime drama with realistic but complex characters then you'll enjoy this.
We recommend Deadwind to anyone who enjoys Nordic Noir crime fiction. If you liked The Killing or The Bridge – you'll love Deadwind.
How Many Seasons Does Deadwind Have?
In total Deadwind has three seasons all of which are available to watch on Netflix.
Unfortunately, the third season is the final season and it premiered on Friday 29 October in Finland before making a 2022 debut on Netflix.
Season 1 had 12 episodes and both season 2 and season 3 have 8 episodes each. That makes a total 28 episodes of Deadwind available to stream.
Where Is Deadwind Filmed?
Deadwind is filmed in the Uusimaa region, Finland. Finland's capital and largest city, Helsinki, is also contained in the region which has a population of 1,723,000 people.
While Finnish is the first language of the area, Uusimaa also has the highest total number of native speakers of Swedish in Finland.
What Is Nurmi's Car In Deadwind?
Sakari Nurmi drives a BMW E31 8-series coupe, last produced in 1999. It came with a V12 engine and was a luxury GT car.
Though Nurmi's 8-series BMW coupe is still shown in the opening title sequence for season 3, his new car, in season 3 is a Porsche Taycan GTS electric sedan.
