Netflix viewers rave over 'one of the best crime series ever' with 'so many unexpected twists and turns' as it rockets up the charts and is dubbed 'even darker than Ozark'
Netflix viewers have been left raving over 'one of the best crime series ever' that they say is packed with 'so many unexpected twists and turns'.The new series, which was launched on the streaming site on January 2, is set in Sweden and follows the investigation of a young teenager who is found dead. Land Of Sin, which was created by Goliath and Beartown director Peter Grönlund, stars Krista Kosonen as lead investigator Dani, who is put on the case. She's joined by Mohammed Nour Oklah as her new partner Malik, and the pair are quick to uncover a violent family feud while looking to solve the crime. It all begins when teenager Silas is found dead at a farmhouse in the Bjäre peninsula, who investigator Dani has a personal connection with, and as she and Malik follow the trail. When they uncover a deep-running family feud, patriarch Elis, played by Peter Gantman, gives Dani a deadline to solve the case before taking matters into his own hands within the family. Netflix viewers have been left raving over 'one of the best crime series ever' that they say is packed with 'so many unexpected twists and turns' The new series, which was launched on the streaming site on January 2, is set in Swedenand follows the investigation of a young teenager who is found deadCreator Peter teased of the drama: 'This is not your average crime show. 'The world we enter here is darker, more fragile — a place where shame, love and violence share the same pulse. 'We pushed beyond formula and style to portray the people at the edge, their fears, loyalties and survival instincts — a raw, cinematic journey into the psychology that drives them, and the secrets they carry like a second skin.'Despite the drama being in Swedish with an English language dub, it's shot up the UK Netflix charts and currently sits among its coveted Top 10 Most Watched. Already, fans have been heaping praise on the series, taking to reviews sites like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes to share their thoughts.One viewer penned: 'Land of Sin is one of the absolutely the BEST dark crime thriller I’ve ever seen! It's so intense and moody – pure Nordic noir perfection! 'Oh man, it uncovers the darkest family secrets and generational feuds you’ve ever seen. So many twists and turns that had me yelling at the screen every episode. I did NOT see half of them coming!‘It’s super gritty and depressing in the best way, with all the shame, violence, and loyalty stuff hitting hard. Only 5 episodes but I binged it in one night and couldn’t sleep after.’ Fans have likened the dark new drama to hit series Ozark Land Of Sin, which was created by Goliath and Beartown director Peter Grönlund, stars Krista Kosonen as lead investigator Dani, who is put on the caseThey went on to praise the series as ‘like Ozark but even darker’, adding: ‘If you love crime thrillers with real emotional punches, this is IT.’Another chimed in to agree: 'The setting is dark, grim, and mysterious. 'What does seem to make the series more interesting is the story of the close community in Skane, where they encounter a dark family feud that has lived on for generations. 'With five episodes, it’s a fairly quick watch exciting and unpredictable till the end.'‘If you’re a fan of Netflix productions such as Ozark, Bloodline, or The Waterfront, but feel ready for everything to get even darker and more depressing, then Land of Sin is for you,’ said another.‘Land of Sin is a series sustained by its narrative coherence and a perspective that prioritizes social relationships over the mystery itself,’ someone else penned.While entertainment site Decider added: 'Land Of Sin is a solid Scandi noir thriller, and any issues you may have with the plot or story telling won’t take away from following along with Dani and Malik as they try to figure out the case.’It comes after a BBC crime drama hailed as 'one of the best ever made' is now streaming on Netflix and Disney+ as viewers rave over the 'pressure-building tension' and 'unapologetic sex appeal'. Land Of Sin is available to stream now on Netflix
