This is a pedantic "no frills" police procedural reminiscent of Efterforskningen without the atmospherics.
There's a minimal number of subplots. Unlike other crime melodramas, none of the subplots lead away from the main plot.
You either enjoy this type of realistic presentation or you don't. Although there's some sexuality, it's minor and related to the crime rather than the recreational activities of the investigators.
An important element is the obstructionist bureaucracy that consistently thwarts the investigators and then takes credit for their successful results.
The problem I have with this series and Efterforskningen is, the filmmakers injected a higher burden of proof than what's required in the real world. Both films imply prosecutors must formulate the perfect case before they go to trial. That just doesn't happen in real life. There is neither the time nor money nor do the prosecutors themselves have the patience to formulate perfect cases.
Both this series and Efterforskningen should have ended at least 1 episode sooner. Expect to enjoy most of this series while the last two episodes will try your patience.
There's a minimal number of subplots. Unlike other crime melodramas, none of the subplots lead away from the main plot.
You either enjoy this type of realistic presentation or you don't. Although there's some sexuality, it's minor and related to the crime rather than the recreational activities of the investigators.
An important element is the obstructionist bureaucracy that consistently thwarts the investigators and then takes credit for their successful results.
The problem I have with this series and Efterforskningen is, the filmmakers injected a higher burden of proof than what's required in the real world. Both films imply prosecutors must formulate the perfect case before they go to trial. That just doesn't happen in real life. There is neither the time nor money nor do the prosecutors themselves have the patience to formulate perfect cases.
Both this series and Efterforskningen should have ended at least 1 episode sooner. Expect to enjoy most of this series while the last two episodes will try your patience.