The Dying Detective
Limited Series 2018 · 3 eps · ★ 7.3 · Drama, Crime
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A doctor orders lifestyle change to prevent heart attack. Retired detective investigates 1985 rape and murder case, following a killer in Sweden, uncertain of next steps.
Directed by Kristian Petri · Written by Sara Heldt
Network: SVT1
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Rolf Lassgård Lars Martin Johansson -
Angelika Prick Matilda -
Helena af Sandeberg Eriksson -
Alexej Manvelov Max -
Lena B. Eriksson Pia -
Henrik Norlén Lewin -
Per Svensson Jarnebring -
Amanda Ooms Ulrika Stenholm - S Savannah Issa Yasmine Ermegan
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Rolf Lydahl Förhörsledare - D David Mjönes Staffan Leander Nilsson
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Ardalan Esmaili Joseph Ermegan
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