TV series

Black Sands

Name: Black Sands
Released: 2021
Cast: Aldís Amah Hamilton, Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir, Ævar Þór Benediktsson, Aron Már Ólafsson

2021–2024· 2 seasons★ 4.8Ended

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Synopsis

A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.

Themes

nordic noir

Episodes

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E1 Black BeachNext upDec 25, 2021 · 51 min · ★ 3.5
Synopsis
Detective inspector Anita returns to her hometown after a 15-year absence. She dreads meeting the people she's long been avoiding. En route, she's called back to duty after a body is found on the shore by Glerársandar.
Guest stars: Björg Halldórsdóttir (Ulrika), Vigfús Þormar Gunnarsson (Bárður Sævarsson), Fannar Arnarsson (Stefán Geir), Sunna Líf Arnarsdóttir (Andrea (14 years old)), Jón Andri Arnarsson (Brynjar (14 years old)), Ania Powazka (Lena Nowak), Gunnar Bersi Björnsson (Costumer (uncredited)), Valerie Ósk Elenudóttir (Victim (uncredited))
E2 The Journey is the DestinyDec 26, 2021 · 52 min · ★ 3.7
Synopsis
The appearance of the injured girl changes the investigation of the death of the tourist, but the lack of ambition and mediocre work ethics of the police complicate matters. Anita strengthens her bonds with those who are closest to her.
Guest stars: Arna Magnea Danks (Dóra), Vigfús Þormar Gunnarsson (Bárður Sævarsson), Fannar Arnarsson (Stefán Geir), Sunna Líf Arnarsdóttir (Andrea (14 years old)), Jón Andri Arnarsson (Brynjar (14 years old)), Ania Powazka (Lena Nowak), Pálína Georgsdóttir (Woman who died of hypothermia (uncredited)), Helga Kristín Helgadóttir (Hospital staff (uncredited))
E3 InsomniaJan 2, 2022 · 53 min · ★ 3.0
Synopsis
Anita makes a serious error while interrogating the girl, and the team tries to get their act together before everything falls apart. The widower arrives in Iceland and shines a light on the case that starts to take on a whole new shape.
Guest stars: Björg Halldórsdóttir (Ulrika), Ania Powazka (Lena Nowak), Dan Cade (Stephen Mayer), Kristín Lea Sigríðardóttir (Halla)
E4 You're Not HereJan 9, 2022 · 53 min · ★ 3.7
Synopsis
Gusti interviews Lena and finds out how his colleagues have made a botch of things. Frida's under pressure and the imminent arrival of Gusti to town, which encourage Anita to look for assistance in a familiar place.
Guest stars: Aðalbjörg Emma Hafsteinsdóttir (Jonna), Björg Halldórsdóttir (Ulrika), Ania Powazka (Lena Nowak), Hanna María Karlsdóttir (Helga), Dan Cade (Stephen Mayer), Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir (Steffí), Jón Arnór Pétursson (Pétur), Þorsteinn Bachmann (Karl)
E5 Salt in the WoundsJan 16, 2022 · 49 min · ★ 2.0
Synopsis
The autopsy confirms murder. Salomon visits Helga and Elin while Anita battles Gusti, who has extended his stay. Cold cases lead to new information, and a lovers' soiree takes an unexpected turn.
Guest stars: Hanna María Karlsdóttir (Helga), Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir (Andrea), Kristín Lea Sigríðardóttir (Halla), Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir (Steffí), Þorsteinn Bachmann (Karl), Jana Maria Gudmundsdottir (Una), Ágúst Örn B. Wigum (Salomon (17 years old)), Ronja Olsen (Aníta (13 years old))
E6 The Curtain Comes DownJan 23, 2022 · 54 min
Synopsis
Another body is found, connected to one of the cases Frida and Anita are investigating. Mother and daughter are taken aback, and Salamon and Anita's relationship creates an unexpected opportunity for the investigative team.
Guest stars: Hanna María Karlsdóttir (Helga), Ragnar Jónsson (Einar), Vivian Ólafsdóttir (Eva), Baldvin Z (Marion Henderson), Aria Rhiannon Dupree (Aníta (8 years old))
E7 A Little Blond BoyJan 30, 2022 · 53 min
Synopsis
Salomon and Anita's past is more important than anyone can suspect. Ragnar is updated about the status of the case, and together, Gusti and Anita put into action the most challenging project of her career and life.
Guest stars: Björg Halldórsdóttir (Ulrika), Ania Powazka (Lena Nowak), Hanna María Karlsdóttir (Helga), Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir (Andrea), Kristín Lea Sigríðardóttir (Halla), Jana Maria Gudmundsdottir (Una), Ágúst Örn B. Wigum (Salomon (17 years old)), Ronja Olsen (Aníta (13 years old))
E8 A Lovers NightFeb 6, 2022 · 43 min · ★ 1.7
Synopsis
The world keeps on turning. Anita and Gusti are in a race against time, fearing the worst. The past two years' events become more apparent, and it's evident that together they head for a final reckoning that will change everything.
Guest stars: Albert Halldórsson (Brynjar), Ragnar Jónsson (Einar), Vivian Ólafsdóttir (Eva), Pálmi Gestsson (Davíð), Dagur Freyr Ingason (Staðgengill)