The Unlikely Murderer

Based on the real assassination on prime minister Olof Palme.

2021 · 47m · TMDB 6.6/10 (58 votes)

Drama

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About The Unlikely Murderer

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.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
6.6/10 from 58 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
5

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Limited Series

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Episode 1 episode still
S1 E147 min

Episode 1

Shortly after Palme's assassination, Engström begins his quest for attention as a crime-scene witness. Divisions among police hinder the investigation.

TMDB 7.5/10 from 2 votes

Episode 2 episode still
S1 E247 min

Episode 2

Realizing Engström's story doesn't add up, Irvell starts turning up the heat. Decades after the murder, a journalist starts reinvestigating the case.

TMDB 7.5/10 from 2 votes

Episode 3 episode still
S1 E347 min

Episode 3

Irvell's steady methods turn up more evidence to implicate Engström, but Holmér's stubborn tunnel vision leads investigators into a dead end.

TMDB 7.5/10 from 2 votes

Episode 4 episode still
S1 E447 min

Episode 4

Police railroad another suspect. Desperate for more attention, Engström continues to speak out. Thomas tries to connect Engström to the gun.

TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes

Episode 5 episode still
S1 E547 min

Episode 5

His mental health deteriorating, Engström's life falls to pieces. Years later, a prosecutor revisits the case and makes a momentous announcement.

TMDB 8.0/10 from 2 votes

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