Midnight Sun
Series Overview
Kahina Zadi, 32, a French police officer travels to Kiruna in Sweden to investigate the bestial murder of a French citizen. Together with Anders, a Swedish prosecutor of Sami origin, she begins an investigation. Soon new killings start to happen and the first victim turns out to be the tip of a very dark iceberg. The victims seemingly have nothing in common more than that they are all being killed in a well-planned and vicious manner. In their hunt for the truth, both Kahina and Anders are forced to deal with their own past that they have repressed. A personal journey through a painful past becomes the key to succeed in preventing the violent killings that affects the small mining community of Kiruna.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
52 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Sun, Oct 23, 2016
Måns Mårlind
Björn SteinLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Eddie starts a fire in the depths of the mine, as Kahina races to stop his plan coming to fruition.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MIDNIGHT SUN Official Trailer - Showing on SBS On Demand from December 1Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-23
Cast & Creators
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Leïla Bekhti
Kahina Zadi
Gustaf Hammarsten
Anders Harnesk
Peter Stormare
Rutger Burlin
Denis Lavant
Pierre Carnot
Albin Grenholm
Kimmo
Jakob Hultcrantz Hansson
Thorndahl
Jessica Grabowsky
Jenny Ann
Richard Ulfsäter
Thor
Oscar Skagerberg
Kristoffer Hanki
Karolina Furberg
Jessika Harnesk
Olivier Gourmet
Alain Gruard
Maxida Märak
Evelina Geatki
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind
Måns Mårlind
Department Leadership Roster
Måns Mårlind
Writer
Björn Stein
Director
Måns Mårlind
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Midnight Sun
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What is Midnight Sun about?
Kahina Zadi, 32, a French police officer travels to Kiruna in Sweden to investigate the bestial murder of a French citizen. Together with Anders, a Swedish prosecutor of Sami origin, she begins an investigation. Soon new killings start to happen and the first victim turns out to be the tip of a very dark iceberg. The victims seemingly have nothing in common more than that they are all being killed in a well-planned and vicious manner. In their hunt for the truth, both Kahina and Anders are forced to deal with their own past that they have repressed. A personal journey through a painful past becomes the key to succeed in preventing the violent killings that affects the small mining community of Kiruna.
How many seasons does Midnight Sun have?
Midnight Sun comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Midnight Sun?
Key cast members in Midnight Sun include Leïla Bekhti, Gustaf Hammarsten, Peter Stormare, Denis Lavant, Albin Grenholm.
Who created or directed Midnight Sun?
Midnight Sun was developed and directed by Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind.