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7.9 / 10(31 votes)IMDbMA 15+First Aired: 20251 Season

To Cook a Bear

Series Overview

In Northern Sweden, 1852, a new pastor and his family arrive in Kengis, a village riddled with disorder.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
Disney+
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

49 min per episode

Air Date Window

2025 – 2025

Premiered: Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Created By
Jesper Harrie

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Oct 15, 2025

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

Jussi is arrested, and the murderer's identity is revealed, leading to a devastating showdown.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official Trailer [Subtitled]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-01

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Trygve Allister Diesen

Screenplay & Story

Mikael Niemi, Jesper Harrie

Original Score & Music

Anne Chmelewsky

Director of Photography

Aril Wretblad

Producers

Mia Welin, Martin Persson, Miira Paasilinna, Aleksi Bardy

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Mikael Niemi

Department Leadership Roster

Trygve Allister Diesen

Director

Jesper Harrie

Writer

Mia Welin

Producer

Aril Wretblad

Director of Photography

Anne Chmelewsky

Original Music Composer

Pia Wallin

Production Design

Margrét Einarsdóttir

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: MA 15+

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada18+

18+ Restricted to Adults.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)18

Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

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Frequently Asked Questions About To Cook a Bear

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What is To Cook a Bear about?

In Northern Sweden, 1852, a new pastor and his family arrive in Kengis, a village riddled with disorder.

How many seasons does To Cook a Bear have?

To Cook a Bear comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in To Cook a Bear?

Key cast members in To Cook a Bear include Gustaf Skarsgård, Jaakko Ohtonen, Pernilla August, Magnus Krepper, Ane Dahl Torp.

Who created or directed To Cook a Bear?

To Cook a Bear was developed and directed by Trygve Allister Diesen.