The highly anticipated Swedish crime thriller series Blood Sacrifice (Blodsoffer) starring Jakob Oftebro (Hamilton) as lead investigator Thomas, and Peter Andersson (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as his father and former detective Alfred, is set to launch globally on Netflix on August 20.
The five-episode series is created by George Kay, known for Lupin, Criminal, Hijack, and The Long Shadow. The story follows a tense manhunt in Stockholm. When a killer begins targeting police officers, Thomas is forced to turn to his father for help, drawing the two into a tense and emotional race against time.
“Blood Sacrifice is an intense, emotional journey. Thomas is a man who has dedicated his life to the police, but when the attacks start targeting his own world, he’s forced to confront not only a brutal killer, but also the complicated relationship with his father. Playing him was both challenging and incredibly rewarding – it’s a story about justice, loyalty and what happens when the past refuses to stay buried.”
Jakob Oftebro, actor
All episodes are directed by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Kristoffer Nyholm, known for directing episodes of Danish landmark dramas including The Killing, The Eagle and Taxa, as well as international series such as Taboo and Endeavour.
Synopsis
It is summertime in Stockholm, when the darkness never really creeps in. A 911 call is received, speaking of a home invasion. Two police officers are sent to the address, a summer house in the archipelago. Only to find there is no one there, at least not that they can see. The next day the bodies of the officers are found, a brutal crime. This is the start of a series of terrifying murders, all seemingly targeting police officers. The lead detective needs to ask his father, a retired detective, for help in cracking the case.
Watch the official trailer of Blood Sacrifice:
“What drew me to Blood Sacrifice was the powerful mix of crime thriller and family drama. Playing a detective felt very close to my heart, especially as my own son is a police officer. I also really enjoyed working with Jakob — my fictional son this time — and I can’t wait for audiences to discover the tense series.”
Peter Andersson, actor
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Cast
In addition to Jakob Oftebro og Peter Andersson as leads, the main cast of Blood Sacrifice features Electra Hallman, Henrik Norlén, Alexander Abdallah, Lisette T. Pagler, Magnus Krepper, Anna Maria Käll, Anders Mossling and Irina Björklund.
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Creative & Production Team
Blood Sacrifice is created and written by George Kay and directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. The series is produced by Johannes Åhlund and Ulf Synnerholm for B-Reel Films, with George Kay, Kristoffer Nyholm, Willow Grylls, and Matt Sandford serving as executive producers. Episode writers are Aron Levander, Emilie Robson, with Swedish adaptation is by Aron Levander.
About Netflix
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The highly anticipated Swedish crime thriller series Blood Sacrifice (Blodsoffer) starring Jakob Oftebro (Hamilton) as lead investigator Thomas, and Peter Andersson (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) as his father and former detective Alfred, is set to launch globally on Netflix on August 20.
The five-episode series is created by George Kay, known for Lupin, Criminal, Hijack, and The Long Shadow. The story follows a tense manhunt in Stockholm. When a killer begins targeting police officers, Thomas is forced to turn to his father for help, drawing the two into a tense and emotional race against time.
All episodes are directed by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Kristoffer Nyholm, known for directing episodes of Danish landmark dramas including The Killing, The Eagle and Taxa, as well as international series such as Taboo and Endeavour.
Synopsis
It is summertime in Stockholm, when the darkness never really creeps in. A 911 call is received, speaking of a home invasion. Two police officers are sent to the address, a summer house in the archipelago. Only to find there is no one there, at least not that they can see. The next day the bodies of the officers are found, a brutal crime. This is the start of a series of terrifying murders, all seemingly targeting police officers. The lead detective needs to ask his father, a retired detective, for help in cracking the case.
Watch the official trailer of Blood Sacrifice:
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Cast
In addition to Jakob Oftebro og Peter Andersson as leads, the main cast of Blood Sacrifice features Electra Hallman, Henrik Norlén, Alexander Abdallah, Lisette T. Pagler, Magnus Krepper, Anna Maria Käll, Anders Mossling and Irina Björklund.
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Creative & Production Team
Blood Sacrifice is created and written by George Kay and directed by Kristoffer Nyholm. The series is produced by Johannes Åhlund and Ulf Synnerholm for B-Reel Films, with George Kay, Kristoffer Nyholm, Willow Grylls, and Matt Sandford serving as executive producers. Episode writers are Aron Levander, Emilie Robson, with Swedish adaptation is by Aron Levander.
About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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