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Swedish Thriller 'Land of Sin' Debuts on Netflix With Strong Early Notices

Early reviews praise Peter Grönlund’s Nordic noir for strong production values with a tight, complete story.

Overview

  • Netflix released the Swedish crime thriller on January 2, 2026, with global availability on the platform.
  • The series follows detectives Dani and Malik as a teenager’s death pulls them into a rigid, patriarchal family conflict in rural Sweden.
  • Created and directed by Peter Grönlund, the show is produced by Ninjahuset with Bonnie Skoog Feeney and Mattias Arehn credited as producers.
  • Krista Kosonen leads the cast with Mohammed Nour Oklah as Malik, with coverage noting Oklah’s reported acting debut alongside Peter Gantman and Lisa Lindgren.
  • Early critical notices cite strong production value and narrative completeness, though reports differ on whether the season runs five or eight episodes.