I constantly look for new Nordic noir, however Valhalla was not gritty or real enough for me. Also not enough landscape photography which I think is a big part of the essence of that genre. Nine Princes in Amber is a favorite, I've read the series 3 times now. We Nordic fans must be if the same ilk.
I was disappointed by Valhalla Murders. Perhaps it was the translation (I am not a fan of dubbing -- might have to watch it that way to compare.) Too many loose ends and the ending, well it just ended.
I think the procedural element in all nordic noir begins and ends with the Beck series ( Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö) -- those 10 volumes are a great way to spend a week in quarantine. The TV series is wonderful as well. I am on the third viewing with all this time on my hands.
I constantly look for new Nordic noir, however Valhalla was not gritty or real enough for me. Also not enough landscape photography which I think is a big part of the essence of that genre. Nine Princes in Amber is a favorite, I've read the series 3 times now. We Nordic fans must be if the same ilk.
I was disappointed by Valhalla Murders. Perhaps it was the translation (I am not a fan of dubbing -- might have to watch it that way to compare.) Too many loose ends and the ending, well it just ended.
I think the procedural element in all nordic noir begins and ends with the Beck series ( Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö) -- those 10 volumes are a great way to spend a week in quarantine. The TV series is wonderful as well. I am on the third viewing with all this time on my hands.