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Season 1 – The Unlikely Murderer

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The story of how a man claiming to be a witness at the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme may have gotten away with murder.
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Jack Seale Guardian 11/06/2021
4/5
It's a Scandi-kitsch Zodiac and highly bingeable. Go to Full Review Jason Flatt But Why Tho? A Geek Community 01/23/2023
6/10
The Unlikely Murderer is a visually impressive slog through a remarkably interesting story that would have been better suited in the form of a film so as to hold interest and not rehash the same points too many times over. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) 01/11/2022
The miniseries' great discovery is Stig Engström, played in an extraordinary way by the comedian Robert Gustafsson. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider 11/05/2021
The Unlikely Murder becomes less of an historical account and more of a complex murder mystery. Go to Full Review Daniel Hart Ready Steady Cut 11/05/2021
4/5
The Unlikely Murderer is undoubtedly a must-see. It stands on its own feet as an individual one-off series and one that true crime fans can enjoy and endure. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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inta k @intuciic 11/22/2021 quite okay, a bit boring the way they made the story.. See more 11/15/2021 Solid from start to finish. I think it could especially suit international viewers who don't know anything about Stig Engström. See more Andy H @andyhh 11/10/2021 This show is about the murder of the Swedish prime minister in 1986 and the man believed to have commited. Based on the non-fiction book of the same name, that book itself turned around the investigation to point towards the likely suspect. In summary, this depicts the current official version of what happened and focusing on the main suspect. That said, the decision to name the suspect was highly controversial, and heavily disputed. Robert Gustafsson is superb. Must see. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Robert Gustafsson

Stig Engström

Peter Viitanen

Olof Palme

Mikael Persbrandt

Hans Holmér

Eva Melander

Actor

Peter Andersson

Actor

Joel Spira

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Episode 1 Shortly after Olaf Palme's assassination, Stig Engström begins his quest for attention as a crime-scene witness; divisions among police hinder the investigation. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Episode 2 Realizing Engström's story doesn't add up, Irvell starts turning up the heat; decades after the murder, a journalist starts reinvestigating the case. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Episode 3 Irvell's steady methods turn up more evidence to implicate Engström, but Holmér's stubborn tunnel vision leads investigators into a dead end. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Episode 4 Police railroad another suspect; desperate for more attention, Engström continues to speak out; Thomas tries to connect Engström to the gun. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Episode 5 His mental health deteriorating, Engström's life falls to pieces; years later, a prosecutor revisits the case and makes a momentous announcement. Details

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The Unlikely Murderer — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Simon Kaijser, Charlotte Brändström
Screenwriter
Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman, Niklas Rockström
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
Swedish
Release Date
Nov 5, 2021
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