This has definitely been one of the most solid crime dramas of the year and a must-watch for sure.
Søren Sveistrup created the series with Dorte Warnøe Høgh and David Sandreuter amongst others , and while doing so, he built the material from his own novel.
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In addition to the brutally mutilated victims, the killer also leaves behind his calling card, a little figurine made of chestnuts and matchsticks.
Unlike conkers, sweet chestnuts are non-toxic for humans and dogs.
But then we cut to the present day, where a woman is found murdered and mutilated…with a chestnut man next to her.