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Swedes have apparently mastered a single expression that expresses wonder, sadness, regret, and humility. Just finished a Swedish police procedural/whodunnit mini-series concerning a policeman tasked with creating a cold case unit and before it's even up and running is ordered to review the high profile case of a convicted serial killer whose attorney was found murdered with a note in his pocket casting doubt on the guilty verdict. Det som göms i snö, translated means what is hidden in snow from the Swedish phrase, what is hidden in snow will come forth in the thaw; the English title is The Truth Will Out and I found it on Acorn TV. Inspired by the true story of Swedish serial killer Thomas Quick who confessed to 30 murders but later recanted prompting a new investigation. Overall it's similar to North American police procedurals although the detectives act like administrative positions as in British and European series. There are many scenes where characters just look at each ruefully. It's well written and performed. There are red herrings but the show isn't built on them like British mysteries. The tone is serious and understated even in the few moments of wry comedy. I enjoyed it.

This is right up my street. I'm part Swedish, born in England and am just drawn to this type of drama. It must be in my genes! This is a cut above the normal police procedural with interesting, multi faceted characters, a believable take on mental illness and a fascinating plot of false confession, cold case detectives unravelling a labyrinth of lies and bureaucracy and believable personal dramas. All the lead characters are well played, engaging and the lack of sentimentality is quite refreshing. The suburbs of Stockholm are well used and ground the show in real life. It's based on a true story, the red herrings, plot twists and surprises come thick and fast and the rather grim story is lifted at just the right moments with wit and wry humour. Like a lot of these type of shows, it starts quite slowly but you'll be rewarded if you stick with it.

Robert Gustafsson is Peter Wendel, leader of the cold case group at the Stockholm Police who will be a legal guardian of the tracks. His team consists a odd collection of people with mutual frosting relationships. Despite collaborative difficulties, they soon find signs that an innocent man has been convicted of murder. But the investigation is complicated by Wendel's messy privacy and unstable psyche.

This series has so much going for it like chemistry between the actors and characters with real personalities and history. Peter played by Robert Gustafsson really fit like a glove for the part and this is his best acting by far. The the end of season 2 it will not let you down. Rather the opposite it is just one of the best ending of its genre. This seems like it was thought of from the beginning. It is so well executed. This is centered around two of Swedens most scandalous crimes (in regards to that one is malpractice by the court system and the other one is crime from within the police).

Just came out. Didn't know how good this would be when I spotted it on Acorn TV streaming. Wow. After suffering from withdrawal symptoms from "The Bridge," so glad we found this. It builds up slowly and is not fast-paced until the end. This is not an action thriller. The crew of misfits that make up the new Cold Case unit soon stumbles into a politically charged murder case. Wonderfully, understated acting keeps you glued to your seat wondering which twist and turn will happen next. Highly recommended.

My wife and I were disappointed with this series. The lead detective, Peter Wendel, is assigned to head a cold case unit after returning from three years of therapy due to a nervous breakdown. He is not likable and isn't nearly at 100% due to ongoing mental problems and the medicine that he has to take. Of the 8 episodes, the first two were so slow that we almost gave up on the series. Episodes 3-6 gradually improve and episodes 7-8 are pretty tense as the team closes in on the murderer. We would like to give it a 6.8, but can't so we gave it a 7.0. Watch it if you can't find anything better.

As my title goes this is one of the best Swedish criminal shows I've seen! It contains a bunch of awesome actors and a great storyline. I didn't Think that Robert Gustafsson was going to be able to do this role as good as he did since he is most known for doing funny roles but I Think he was perfect for the role and I'm hoping for a 2nd season! I can highly recommend this series for anyone who likes a well made criminal series.

This is your standard Scandinavian Noir drama with a lot of snow, moody actors who stare a lot, and long periods of silence throughout. Don't get me wrong. I'm a huge fan of the genre but this is not the best example. Add to that the usual Swedish/Finnish actors that seem to perennially populate these series, usually in stereotyped roles, it starts to take on a formulaic style. There seems to be a penchant for typecasting in these films so the actor who plays the creepy old guy murderer in previous series, gets to do the same here. The actor playing young, good looking but bent official, here again. Weaselly looking politician in numerous Swedish TV shows....here again! After a while, seeing these recycled faces in similar roles becomes distracting.

The plot for this series is just a bit too complex, with the usual red herring technique that is common to the genre. The pace is slow, and really does not need to be so dragged out. It's not as special as other Noir films but it is watchable over a period of time. Certainly not worth more than 7/10.

Main character isn't interesting or likable but the supporting cast, especially the three sad sacks, assigned to assist, are interesting. A little hard to follow even if you pay attention. Seems to be more concerned with the politics of the crime than the crime itself

One of the best if not the best of detective stories from Sweden and the world, and i am surprised to see that it is made without German money help wich is usual in this class , and that it is a cooperation between nordic countries.....well done...well done....and a thumbs up to professor Leif GW.....

As a zealous fan of Scandinavian crime fiction in general, and Swedish more specifically, I was eagerly awaiting to watch this series and one of the main reasons was that Leif G.W. Persson is one of the three screenwriters of "The Truth Will Out'' (original title: "Det som göms i snö"). Persson is one of the top criminologists in Sweden and as an author he has written the monumental "Fall of the Welfare Stete" trilogy, one of the genre's classics along with "Millenium" trilogy by the late Stieg Larsson and "Martin Beck" novel series by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö.

After watching the eighth and final episode of this series, I felt far from satisfied mainly due to the show's dull tempo and the not-so engaging storyline. Even though the first two episodes are promising something really good, the rest of the series seems to be dragging on, lacking a specific focus as far the plot is concerned. The final conclusion is equally discontenting and foreseeable. On the plus side, I should mention the captivating cinematography of the series, set in Stockholm, and the more than decent performances by the main protagonists. Robert Gustafsson is truly great in his portrayal of the solemn and sombre Inspector Wendel who still cannot accept his brother's suicide some years before. I also liked Louise Peterhoff and Christopher Wagelin performances as police detectives.

To sum up, this show was not exactly my cup of tea but this doesn't mean that it will not appeal to other viewers. In my opinion "The Truth Will Out'' cannot stand in comparison with the genre's top series such as "Bedrag", "Bridge" or "Innan Vi Dör". It will mainly be remembered for its great sense of location and beautiful photography.

I'm about 4 series into my discovery of Scandinavian Noir and rather enjoyed this one. I had no idea Robert Gutsafsson was a known comedic actor until I read other reviews which made me enjoy his performance as Peter even more. But my favorite thing about this one is the performances by the ladies. Ia Langhammer steals every scene she's in. She's simply magical! Maria Sondbom Lorelius is daring as she finds her way to her own brand of justice in a male dominated world. I'm also such a fan of the b story with Christopher Wagelin and Louise Peteroff. She's the wild card of the bunch but you always know to trust her instincts. Beautifully shot and yet another series I stand in amazement of set decoration and lighting. I swear Swedes are the most clean living people on the planet. Looking forward to another season.

Best show Sweden ever made. So nerve tickeling and had me at The edge of my SEAT.

For a comedian to do this role so well is beyond me. Even better then Tony rickardsson 😊

Series 1 9* I really enjoyed this drama and it reminded me of Beck.

There are a lot of familiar faces from other Nordic dramas; Arne Dahl, Before We Die, Bonus Family, The Bridge, Blue Eyes, Thin Ice, Jordskott.

It is quite understated, but the story knits together well over the 8 episodes.

There are some good characterisations, performances and some subtle humour and a touch of romance.

The only dip for me was around episodes 7 and 8 where a well worn clichéd internal police scenario was featured, but as it was integral to the story line it soon passed.

I see there is a second series scheduled, I look forward to it.

Series 2 1* This was a big disappointment.

The core characters are still good, but the whole 5 episodes were ruined by a vile storyline.

The sexual exploitation of young girls is not my idea of entertainment and although not explicit, by inference the story was horrific.

It's a reasonable watch but not in the same class as The Bridge and The Killing. Rather lacking in pace and excitement due to the rather strange mix of characters with their individual problems in the cold case team.

I wouldn't watch it again.

Well, one can question the reality of some scenes and solutions, but on the other hand, the narration is based on true events, so it is not a fully constructed stuff. The characters are quaint, yet evolving, and their actions and ideas emanate from the (painful) past. The mood is well captured, enhances by flashbacks and environment, and apart from tragic/dramatic scenes, there are ones making your giggle... At last but not least - the roundup of the crime is neither regular nor desitive.

As to the performances, they are good/excellent, and unlike many Swedish crime series, the number "frequent participants" is smaller than usual (apart from Thomas W. Gabrielsson perhaps). Robert Gustafsson, usually a comedian, is a convincing detective here with complex past (he won the Swedish Kristallen Award for this), and many from the supporting cast are worth following (Ia Langhammer, Ville Virtanen, among others).

8.5 means 9 points here. Good work!

PS Season 2 is somewhat tardy, but interesting twists in "finals" elevate the less thrilling start.

Based on true events; the main plot, mentally fragile detective discovers during a cold case review, a dodgy cover-up concerning multiple murders. The case is complex and nail biting at times. The sub plot explores how his mismatched team of rejects start to bond together and uncover the truth. Barbro, the middle-aged admin assistant with sciatica, turns into a female Reacher when she unexpectedly gives a Glasgow Kiss to an assailant. Jorma (who wants to become an estate agent) and Kajsa (whom he accused of stealing money from a drug den) start to form an unlikely and effective alliance. Uplifting, entertaining and intriguing- absolutely loved it.

There was a time that almost all Scandinavian series were great. Refreshing, pretty good acting and nice sceneries. But too much of this stuff is depressing. Not a single blue sky in all episodes, darkness, silence, no humor, meaningless dialogues and annoying characters who never laugh. A twisted main character with the smallest amount of text in the entire history of television. Add some plot holes and the result is a slow and boring story which could have been told in 3 episodes. The script itself is quite decent so 4 stars for that.

I do hope there's more than one season. It started slow ... at least for Americans' taste ... but each episode built to the last and it was great! After watching all 8 episodes of season one, I'd say it was almost perfect from start to finish. Not everything answered but I loved the ending. Loved the cast - every one perfectly suited to their roles. Especially liked the 4 cold case members! So sorry when season one ended - I'm ready for more!!!

... there was a three year wait from August 2018 until September 2021... now showing as "on hiatus" does this mean we'll be waiting years once again for the series to continue (next year 2024..??)

... his sour puss gets a bit much in the beginning and the double language captions on the screen do as well take some getting used to... but once settling in to watching this well made-acted-Scandi-series all goes pretty well... Iceland is always fascinating-gorgeous never disappointing and now drone filming adds to the overall viewing pleasure

... don't know what the ratio is but it would appear that European crime dramas in total numbers surpass American programming, and they are uniquely different... this another outstanding addition to Nordic-noir.. always looking forward to more.

I loved the first season of this show. The story is dark and creepy so beware, but the characters are wonderful. I watched the second season because I really wanted to see more of these great characters, but I was disappointed. The focus is on the villains and victims and very little on the recurring cops, except for the lead who finally finds out the truth about his brother. It was good to resolve that, but disappointing otherwise. So my suggestion is watch the fantastic first season and then read a review with spoilers to find out the truth about Urban.