The Unlikely Murderer
The Unlikely Murderer

The Unlikely Murderer (2021)

"Based on the real assassination on prime minister Olof Palme."

6.6 (49 votes)
1 Season
November 5, 2021
SV
Drama

Synopsis

After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.

Creator

Joshua Mehr, Charlotte Brändström, Pontus Edgren

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Episodes

Episode 1
E1

Episode 1

Nov 5, 2021
47 min
7.5

Shortly after Palme's assassination, Engström begins his quest for attention as a crime-scene witness. Divisions among police hinder the investigation.

Episode 2
E2

Episode 2

Nov 5, 2021
47 min
7.5

Realizing Engström's story doesn't add up, Irvell starts turning up the heat. Decades after the murder, a journalist starts reinvestigating the case.

Episode 3
E3

Episode 3

Nov 5, 2021
47 min
7.5

Irvell's steady methods turn up more evidence to implicate Engström, but Holmér's stubborn tunnel vision leads investigators into a dead end.

Episode 4
E4

Episode 4

Nov 5, 2021
47 min
8.0

Police railroad another suspect. Desperate for more attention, Engström continues to speak out. Thomas tries to connect Engström to the gun.

Episode 5
E5

Episode 5

Nov 5, 2021
47 min
8.0

His mental health deteriorating, Engström's life falls to pieces. Years later, a prosecutor revisits the case and makes a momentous announcement.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

Den osannolika mördaren

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

5

Production

FLX