Special Unit - The First Murder

Special Unit - The First Murder

2025 · 125 min · DA · 7.1 (29 votes)
Dir. Christoffer Boe · Starring Alex Høgh Andersen, Mathilde Arcel, Nicolaj Kopernikus, Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Ask Berntsen, Kristian Halken · Music Jon Ekstrand
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Denmark in 1927. The ambitious police officer Otto Himmelstrup leads the newly formed Special Unit, which is tasked with assisting local police in solving particularly difficult crimes. When a body is found in a burnt-out summer house in Esbjerg, Otto and his team begin to unravel an unusual murder mystery, revealing power struggles and corruption among the city’s elite. The closer the unit gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Soon, Otto finds himself not only battling powerful enemies but also confronting his own dark side in his quest to solve the case.

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Immerse yourself in a tense, atmospheric historical crime drama. It's a gritty, melancholic steady-burn that unravels a web of corruption and forbidden desires in 1920s Denmark. Expect a suspenseful journey into societal secrets and the moral ambiguities of its characters, perfect for a focused, late-night watch.

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