Series

The Unlikely Murderer

“Based on the real assassination on prime minister Olof Palme.”

★ 6.6(54)202147m1 season

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Creator: Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman, Niklas Rockström
Release date: 2021-11-05
Runtime: 47m
Language: Swedish
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: Netflix
Status: Ended
Country: Sweden
Studio: FLX

The Unlikely Murderer — trailer

About The Unlikely Murderer

The Unlikely Murderer is a 2021 web series in the Drama genre, created by Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström, starring Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt and Eva Melander. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes, and originally aired on Netflix. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 54 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Unlikely Murderer in Russia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.

Seasons (1)

Limited Series5 eps · 2021

Cast

Robert Gustafsson

Stig Engström

Mikael Persbrandt

Hans Holmér

Eva Melander

Margareta Engström

Björn Bengtsson

Peter Petterson

Peter Viitanen

Olaf Palme

Cilla Thorell

Lisbeth Palme

Joel Spira

Lennart Granström

Magnus Krepper

Harry Levin

Cia Eriksson

Kvinnlig väktare Skandia

Themes & keywords

investigationpolicemurdercriminaljustice1980s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Unlikely Murderer in Russia?+

The Unlikely Murderer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Russia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Unlikely Murderer on Netflix?+

The Unlikely Murderer is not on Netflix in Russia right now.

How many seasons of The Unlikely Murderer are there?+

The Unlikely Murderer has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Unlikely Murderer?+

The Unlikely Murderer stars Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt, Eva Melander, Björn Bengtsson and Peter Viitanen.

When did The Unlikely Murderer come out?+

The Unlikely Murderer is a 2021 web series created by Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström.

What genre is The Unlikely Murderer?+

The Unlikely Murderer is Drama series.

Who created The Unlikely Murderer?+

The Unlikely Murderer was created by Thomas Pettersson, Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström.