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Original Title :
Arne Dahl: Misterioso
Genre :
TV Series / Crime
Cast :
Malin Arvidsson,Irene Lindh,Claes Ljungmark
Type :
TV Series
Time :
2h 58min
Rating :
6.7/10
Arne Dahl: Misterioso Online

Three Swedish financiers are murdered over three consecutive nights. Evidence suggests that the killings will continue and the world of finance is panicked. The police quickly set up a special unit under the leadership of Detective Jenny Hultin. She hand picks six police officers from across the country and they form the so-called A-group. Under enormous pressure they attempt to solve the case before more finance officers are murdered.
Series cast summary:
Malin Arvidsson Malin Arvidsson - Kerstin Holm 2 episodes, 2011
Irene Lindh Irene Lindh - Jenny Hultin 2 episodes, 2011
Claes Ljungmark Claes Ljungmark - Viggo Norlander 2 episodes, 2011
Shanti Roney Shanti Roney - Paul Hjelm 2 episodes, 2011
Magnus Samuelsson Magnus Samuelsson - Gunnar Nyberg 2 episodes, 2011
Matias Varela Matias Varela - Jorge Chavez 2 episodes, 2011
Niklas Åkerfelt Niklas Åkerfelt - Arto Söderstedt 2 episodes, 2011
Mats Blomgren Mats Blomgren - Dan Mörner 2 episodes, 2011
Frida Hallgren Frida Hallgren - Cilla Hjelm 2 episodes, 2011
Claes Hartelius Claes Hartelius - Brynolf Svenhagen 2 episodes, 2011
Ebba Ribbing Ebba Ribbing - Tova Hjelm 2 episodes, 2011
César Sarachu César Sarachu - Städaren 2 episodes, 2011
Bisse Unger Bisse Unger - Danne Hjelm 2 episodes, 2011
Nikolai Bentsler Nikolai Bentsler - Alexander Brjusov 2 episodes, 2011
Claes Elfsberg Claes Elfsberg - Nyhetsankare 2 episodes, 2011
Pontus Gustafsson Pontus Gustafsson - Jakob Lidner 2 episodes, 2011
Mait Malmsten Mait Malmsten - Jüri Mikojan 2 episodes, 2011
Kristjan Sarv Kristjan Sarv - Nikolaj Mikojan 2 episodes, 2011
Sten Zupping Sten Zupping - Arvo Hellat 2 episodes, 2011

TV news anchor Claes Elfsberg appears as himself.

Produced by Filmlance International.

Misterioso is the first of five of Arne Dahl's books recorded in 2011.

Based on author Jan Arnold's novel Misterioso, written under the pseudonym Arne Dahl.

Released on video January 4, 2012.

Arne Dahl: Misterioso was shown on SVT 1 on 27 and 28 December 2011.

This miniseries is succeeded by Arne Dahl: Ont blod (2012).


User reviews

Jerinovir

Jerinovir

BBC4 it seems is flooding the UK market with every Scandinavian cop series going but if it means I have an alternative to "The Voice" and "Britain's Got Talent", you'll not find me complaining.

This Swedish-made production sees a handful of maverick cops put together by a sort of female George Cowley to capture a serial killer who is blowing away fat-cat financiers. Centring on one cop above the rest, who naturally has family issues (don't they all and always) and who loses control in a hostage situation, he gets reprieved from suspension by getting to join the team.

Spread over two ninety minute episodes, it's too long and shows its padding, especially the contrived participation of Russian gangs while some of the plot devices are just too esoteric and coincidental, key items of evidence include, for example a rare Thelonious Monk recording and individually crafted darts, while I found I didn't have much sympathy for our family-man hero after he bedded his female colleague the first chance he got.

Still, there are some good deaths and a gripping and exciting climax with a well-worked circularity which saw Viggo revisit his earlier hostage crisis and of course this time get it right. The acting by all concerned was excellent and the direction flowing and occasionally imaginative, while as ever the cinematography was of a high standard.

By the end of this episode, I felt quite comfortable with the different personalities of the group and wonder if they'll be brought back together for further cases in the rest of the series.
Dog_Uoll

Dog_Uoll

A botched bank robbery sets the pace for this Swedish mini series. Ultimately, this event will play largely in the thriller. Based on a novel by Arne Dahl, "Misterioso"' which we had read some time ago. The two part series is an adaptation of the book shown recently on cable. The creators of this police drama were probably capitalizing in the newly popular "black novel" genre.

At the center of the story is Paul Hjelm, a detective who decides to act on his instinct, rather than with the guide lines set by the department. Paul walked into a hostage situation wounding the desperate African immigrant who stands to be deported. Knowing his job in the police department is in jeopardy, Paul is surprised when he is recruited by Jenny Hultin to participate in the team she has put together to investigate the slaying of several prominent business executives by an unknown killer.

To make matters worse, Paul's own problems at home with his wife, get even more complicated by the long hours he has to work trying yo unravel the mystery behind the murders. The team zeroes in the Russian mafia, as the ones responsible for the crimes, which operate out of Talinn, Estonia, and is muscling their way into the distribution of adulterated liquor that finds its way to most drinking places. One of the detectives, Chavez, is responsible for identifying the tune being played at one of the murder scenes. It is a rare piece played by legendary jazz pianist Thelonious Monk. Paul gets lucky in correctly pinpointing the real culprit, going after the perpetrator.

Directed by Harald Hamrell, the series involves the viewer in surprising ways. The adaptation is credited to Cecilia and Rolf Borjlind, who expanded on the original Arne Dahl's text. The assembled cast does a credible job for director Hamrell. As an ensemble piece, everyone gets a chance to shine. Trolle Davidson, the cinematographer captures in excellent images the mood of the story.
Eigeni

Eigeni

Scandanavian crime thrillers have been spreading across the world in recent years: the superb 'The Killing', the stylish (though silly) 'The Bridge', or the various reconditionings of 'Wallander', fundamentally a Swedish version of 'Inspector Morse'. This dramatisation of a set of stories by crime write Arne Dahl about a specialist crime unit are the latest to make it to the UK; but sadly, they demonstrate that not everything is brilliant just because it's from the north. Although realist in tone, the plots of each two part episode feel immensely contrived and over-complex, while the background soap-opera, the private lives of its immensely ordinary protagonists, is both dull and obvious. And the whole thing is so slow: each three hour slug crawls forward, yet the details of the story seem hard to remember, with endless similar scenes and more blood than tension. Understated is one thing; but this is neither truly believable, nor (in any sense) fun.
Vudogal

Vudogal

Its worth 10 / 10

It was a very exciting movie, just the right amount of litigation, action - thriller - romantic, without being excessive.

Magnus S. did a brilliant effort, I think.

It did not feel like a repetition of all the other Swedish police films that we have received for many of, it was professional made ​​and action scenes what top-notch, I think. For example, if you compare to 'Beck', 'Wallander' and so on. where you at once and can easily see that there is a Swedish film.

I think the movie was very clever, it was not possible to directly rank out who was the murderer, but was consistent and entertaining.
Shalizel

Shalizel

Saturday night has become Euro-crime night thanks to BBC4's showing a string of subtitled continental dramas; many of these coming from Scandinavia; after 'Wallender', 'The Killing' and 'The Bridge' we get a series of dramas from the pen of Arne Dahl… the first being 'Misterioso'… retitled 'The Blinded Man' here.

Set in Sweden the story opens with two Russians heading out to commit a bank robbery; one of them enters the bank and when he doesn't come out the other goes in after him and finds him lying dead on the floor with a dart in one of his eyes. Around the same time a string of apparently unrelated murders starts to take place; somebody is killing financiers for reasons that aren't immediately obvious. A special team is put together to investigate this crime; they include the series' protagonist; Paul Hjelm who was about to be suspended for shooting a hostage taker when he'd been ordered to wait for the experts to arrive. The team are divided in their theories about the crime and about the abilities of each other. As the investigation gets closer to the killer they find themselves in real danger; this is particularly true for one member of the team who finds himself alone against the Russian mafia; far from home in Tallinn.

When shown in the UK this film was divided it to two parts which suited the story as there was a natural cliff-hanger at that point. Having enjoyed the previous Scandinavian murder mysteries aired here I had high expectations of this and wasn't disappointed. The story was gripping; there was a good cast of characters and plenty of action; more than once it looked as if a member of the team might die… in one case involving a crucifixion! Those attempting to solve the crime early on may be a little disappointed as the killer isn't introduced until the police have identified him. After this introduction to the team I look forward to watching further stories in the series.
Moonshaper

Moonshaper

This is a great Swedish series based on the ''A-Gruppen'' novel series by Jan Arnald (Arne Dahl is his nom de plume) which were one of the best products of the ''Nordic Noir'' genre. Unfortunately, due to the lack of English editions regarding the last novels of the series, I've only read the first six and I can honestly admit that it was a splendid and rewarding experience. The distinguishing mark of ''A-Gruppen'' books was that there were no main characters, but it was rather the team that consisted the protagonist of the series. Each novel focuses specifically on one or two members of the elite group of Swedish police, and we become familiar with their personal stories and problems, which always, as everything in Arne Dahl's novels, interconnects with the different parts of the main plot. The stories are usually perhaps a bit more complicated than absolutely needed but this doesn't spoil any of the fun. The adaptation of the novels to two one-and-a-half hour episodes allows a more or less faithful adaptation of the complex book plotlines and the final result is more than satisfying. The casting consists of a Swedish all-star group of actors such as Shanti Roney, Matias Varela, Malin Arvidsson, Claes Ljungmark and many others. ''Arne Dahl'' is a tv production worthy of the name of the great Swedish author.
Axebourne

Axebourne

After the glories of 'Wallander' and 'The Killing' followed by 'Borgen' the rubbish has started to appear from Scandinavia on Saturday nights on BBC4. First, we had the less than inspiring 'The Bridge' which is going to be remade all over the world. Apart from the main female character 'The Bridge' was tired, sloppy and unbelievable. A lot of stories seem to turn an ordinary person into a Moriarty-type genius serial killer overnight, and therefore the plot sucks and the climax totally unbelievable.

'The Blinded Man,' to give this two part TV movie its UK title, was almost totally unbelievable throughout. A group of six disparate detectives are brought together to catch a serial killer who is shooting very rich businessmen at the rate of one a night! Cue rich business people not having any private security protection anywhere in sight! They just go down bang bang as the tecs slouch about with different theories involving Russian Mafioso (not that one again!) getting precisely nowhere. Obvious violence, a few desultory car chases, some urgent dashing about, the heavy police killing mob surrounding suspects, and flaky back stories for the detectives owe more to crass Hollywood well below par police thrillers than Scando-noir! Yes, it is lazy, poorly written, very sloppily directed, and very underpowered in the acting stakes. For example, Roney as tec Paul Hjeim is such a poorly drawn character with such a poor performance given that one almost loses the will to watch. The way the action stops occasionally for characters to interact and fill in their backgrounds has all the interest of watching paint dry as well as being some of the clunkiest television I have seen for ages. Of course, the villain is not introduced until about twenty minutes from the end, so no hope of solving the case yourself! And my final blast goes to the absolute nonsense of seeing one of the group nailed to a wall, like a crucifixion, by Russian thugs, and yet he can walk about pulling his suitcase on a flight home within a few hours! Really!!!!!!!!!!!!! If the book is this bad, then the author ( a noted literary critic! ) should offer to stand down while his work receives a thorough good kicking. I will be looking elsewhere for the rest of this terrible series!