Did we see the killer in the opening credits? He's driving a car with a big crack all the way across the windscreen. So it isn't the 4x4 being driven by the inept bank robbers at the start. Nikolais had a silenced automatic. Probably filled up with the dodgy rare ammo? Dart killer traded up for a better weapon. The financier killer and the dart killer are one and the same perhaps. The pistol we see in the credits is a Tokorov I think. The star on the grip is quite distinctive. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/TT_1.jpg
We see a newspaper in the credits as well. Seven people on the front page. One a blonde woman.
So here's my theory:-
Mild mannered dentist is playing darts in the local out of the way bank. Hapless bank robber enters on his own and our toothpuller kills him with one of his darts - that by the way would never be allowed to be sold/used in the UK because of our stringent health and safety laws. Someone could lose an eye with those buggers. Takes his gun. Sees the financiers photos in the local rag. Realises one/some/all are the ones who wronged him, or someone he loved. in some way. Decides to kill them all with his newly acquired auto(filled with the dodgy ammo). Or it's one of them he wants and the others are just camouflage.
Or it's the female ex golf caddy what dunnit.
PS
Daddy with a brain the size of a planet forgets all about kid No.4.
The guy in the car in the credits has the same CD as well. But I don't think he is Nikolai's accomplice. He doesn't have any tats on his hands that I can see.
PS
The English title of this two parter is The Blinded Man. The novel it's based on is called Misterioso.
not bad, but not great so far (apart from the last few scenes). i think the problem is that it's too bright! Scandi-noir should be in the dark, with torches!
not bad, but not great so far (apart from the last few scenes). i think the problem is that it's too bright! Scandi-noir should be in the dark, with torches!
I'll give it 7 and hope it improves next week.
K
Reminds me of Unit One. Wallander is very bright and sunny as well when compared to the Danish dramas. Must be a Swedish thing.
The iPlayer version on Sky is superb. Never seen a better SD transmission. Hope BBC4 keep up the good work on that front.
I've downloaded that this morning to compare the two before watching. The iPlayer from Sky is so much better than the BBC Four showing.
Have to say, it sweetens the 'lack of HD' pill, albeit slightly.
I didn't record the BBC4 transmission. So it will be interesting to see how the two versions compare. The DL ep expires next Saturday. So no series stack available like we got with Spiral for instance. I imagine the web iPlayer DL will be the same. Some FMs got caught out by this week only availability on a previous Scandi drama. TK3 I think?
I could find out whether he's dead but that would count as a spoiler one way or another
For those who can't wait there are 5 x 3 h DVDs available with English subtitles from discshop.se (I refuse to use Amazon for anything). I've got 4 so far. Won't spoil it for you. They're certainly not up to the same standard as Wallander (Swedish versions) but still enjoyable if you don't analyse too closely. Agree with the Unit One comparison. Also worth checking out is the Protectors (available from Moviemail) and two Rolf Lassgards where he plays a detective (!): first one is called the Hunters (can't remember the second).
For those who can't wait there are 5 x 3 h DVDs available with English subtitles from discshop.se (I refuse to use Amazon for anything). I've got 4 so far. Won't spoil it for you. They're certainly not up to the same standard as Wallander (Swedish versions) but still enjoyable if you don't analyse too closely. Agree with the Unit One comparison. Also worth checking out is the Protectors (available from Moviemail) and two Rolf Lassgards where he plays a detective (!): first one is called the Hunters (can't remember the second).
not bad, but not great so far (apart from the last few scenes). i think the problem is that it's too bright! Scandi-noir should be in the dark, with torches!
K
not bad, but not great so far (apart from the last few scenes). i think the problem is that it's too bright! Scandi-noir should be in the dark, with torches!
Haha, that was confusing wasn't it?! The music was a bit upbeat too. Felt much more on familiar territory towards the end.
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Few thoughts.
Did we see the killer in the opening credits? He's driving a car with a big crack all the way across the windscreen. So it isn't the 4x4 being driven by the inept bank robbers at the start. Nikolais had a silenced automatic. Probably filled up with the dodgy rare ammo? Dart killer traded up for a better weapon. The financier killer and the dart killer are one and the same perhaps. The pistol we see in the credits is a Tokorov I think. The star on the grip is quite distinctive.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/TT_1.jpg
We see a newspaper in the credits as well. Seven people on the front page. One a blonde woman.
So here's my theory:-
Mild mannered dentist is playing darts in the local out of the way bank. Hapless bank robber enters on his own and our toothpuller kills him with one of his darts - that by the way would never be allowed to be sold/used in the UK because of our stringent health and safety laws. Someone could lose an eye with those buggers. Takes his gun. Sees the financiers photos in the local rag. Realises one/some/all are the ones who wronged him, or someone he loved. in some way. Decides to kill them all with his newly acquired auto(filled with the dodgy ammo). Or it's one of them he wants and the others are just camouflage.
Or it's the female ex golf caddy what dunnit.
PS
Daddy with a brain the size of a planet forgets all about kid No.4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7te1syRAYO0
The guy in the car in the credits has the same CD as well. But I don't think he is Nikolai's accomplice. He doesn't have any tats on his hands that I can see.
PS
The English title of this two parter is The Blinded Man. The novel it's based on is called Misterioso.
I'll give it 7 and hope it improves next week.
K
Trying to control a pack of kids immediately shrinks the parent's brain to the size of a pea at the same time that the legs turn to jelly.:(
LOL. I wonder if David Cameron is a fan of NordicNoir. Titters in the room if he was watching the ep with friends methinks.
Arto is a Charlie Chan fan perhaps?
Reminds me of Unit One. Wallander is very bright and sunny as well when compared to the Danish dramas. Must be a Swedish thing.
The iPlayer version on Sky is superb. Never seen a better SD transmission. Hope BBC4 keep up the good work on that front.
Either Viggo or Arto
The cleaner:D:D
Viggo has to be not dead to qualify?
I could find out whether he's dead but that would count as a spoiler one way or another
BTW does anyone know if Niklas Åkerfelt who plays Aarto is Finnish or just playing a Finn??
I've downloaded that this morning to compare the two before watching. The iPlayer from Sky is so much better than the BBC Four showing.
Have to say, it sweetens the 'lack of HD' pill, albeit slightly.
I assumed he was dead when we saw him nailed to the wall. That could be a bit previous. Thinking about it now. Never mind. We'll find out next week.
I didn't record the BBC4 transmission. So it will be interesting to see how the two versions compare. The DL ep expires next Saturday. So no series stack available like we got with Spiral for instance. I imagine the web iPlayer DL will be the same. Some FMs got caught out by this week only availability on a previous Scandi drama. TK3 I think?
For those who can't wait there are 5 x 3 h DVDs available with English subtitles from discshop.se (I refuse to use Amazon for anything). I've got 4 so far. Won't spoil it for you. They're certainly not up to the same standard as Wallander (Swedish versions) but still enjoyable if you don't analyse too closely. Agree with the Unit One comparison. Also worth checking out is the Protectors (available from Moviemail) and two Rolf Lassgards where he plays a detective (!): first one is called the Hunters (can't remember the second).
False Trail. Rented it a few weeks ago.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/False-Trail-DVD-Rolf-Lassg%C3%A5rd/dp/B0091GYCXU
Sorry about the Amazon link. I use them all the time:p:D:D
PS
The Hunters is available to rent on LoveFilm now. Wasn't last time I checked. So thanks for the reminder.:cool:
He was born in Helsinki according to Wiki.sv
http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niklas_%C3%85kerfelt
Turn the TV to black & white.
Looking forward to next weeks!
Cheers BK
TLP posted a link earlier on in the thread. It's a trailer that can be viewed in 1080p if your BB speed is up to it. Worth a watch.
No probs. Is that why Kerstin didn't get the ''little mushrooms'' at first. Because he was speaking Finnish.
Doctor Who was the highlight for me. Matt Smith was on fire.
I've got Coriolanus to watch later on. That has good reviews so will give it a go.
Wikipedia says he was born in Helsinki but also describes him as 'Finnish-Swedish'.
*Edit* - Just seen BK has answered.
4 eps into that and enjoying it more than I expected to. Going into it knowing little about it or expecting much probably helped. Recommended.
Haha, that was confusing wasn't it?! The music was a bit upbeat too. Felt much more on familiar territory towards the end.
I liked him and loved the fact that everyone, including the kids, referred to the kids by their numbers
On fire as in Auditioning for panto matinees you mean. Abysmal, truly abysmal.