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Season 1 – Quicksand

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After a tragedy at a Stockholm prep school, high school student Maja finds herself on trial for murder; based on the best-selling novel.
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Quicksand — Season 1

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Darío Doallo Clarín 05/28/2019
Outstanding performances. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Jaime Fa de Lucas Culturamas 04/29/2019
It's a pity that a series with such an interesting premise and such a well-built atmosphere ends up disappointing. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider 04/05/2019
...Chilling scenes might bring a little more realism to what's an interesting crime drama, which will only make it better. Go to Full Review
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Mike W May 14 This concept just didn't work for me, this long, drawn out explanation of the motivation a school shooter, because it's not based on a true story. Also, there was way too much ordinary life included, ho-hum scenes and flashbacks, the kind of material that is cut out of most movies and books on a first edit because they're boring. Might appeal to teen audience with small life experience. Not enough courtroom drama. See more Deborah H 01/04/2025 Very sad & tragic story. Overall well done and well acted ..the one thing that really annoyed me throughout was the lack of any parenting over any of the kids in this mini series. To the point that it felt like they were all negligent. See more Gianvito A 05/06/2024 It was very intense but sometimes it felt flat but overall is good See more Wolfgang G 12/21/2023 Quicksand ist eine Kriminalserie, nach dem Roman "Im Traum kannst du nicht lügen" von Malin Persson Giolito… Maja, eine Studentin in Stockholm, wird nach einer Tragödie an ihrer Schule wegen Mordes vor Gericht gestellt… Eine gute Adaption des Romans… Mit einer gut ausgearbeiteten Geschichte, die aber stellenweise langsamer verläuft als gewöhnlich… Eine nahe perfekte Inszenierung, die zum Nachteil vorhersehbar ist… Dagegen ist die schauspielerische Leistung der Darsteller überdurchschnittlich ausgefallen… See more jeff g 08/08/2023 Taut, stressful, convincing drama told in the courtroom and in flashbacks of memories of the teen girl accused of a school shooting. Fine performances by the young leads. And the Swedish criminal procedure adds both unfamiliar flavor and novel rhetorical devices to a sad, believable, well paced storyline. See more London H @Artworks 07/25/2023 very well down series, the story was put together really well even though I doubt in real life the ending would go that way See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Apr 5, 2019 In the aftermath of a school shooting, 18-year-old Maja Norberg is taken into police custody and told she's being charged with murder. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 5, 2019 Custody When Inspector Nilsson grills Maja further about her relationship with Sebastian, she recalls a wild party he threw at the start of the new school year. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 5, 2019 The Funeral On the day of a funeral, guilt-ridden Maja itches to escape her cell; in a flashback, Maja's bond with Samir deepens as Sebastian spins out of control. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 5, 2019 The Reconstruction Sebastian's behavior prompts Maja to break up with him; during a police reconstruction of the shooting, memories of that day come rushing back to Maja. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 5, 2019 The Trial When the trial begins, Maja -- facing a possible 14 years in prison -- testifies to Claes' true nature and how her 18th birthday took a dark turn. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 5, 2019 The Witnesses A witness who survived the shooting testifies that the night before the tragedy, Sebastian threw a party that ended in a shocking confrontation. Details
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Season Info

Director
Per-Olav Sørensen
Executive Producer
Pontus Edgren, Martina Håkansson
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date
Apr 5, 2019
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