TV series
The Hunt for a Killer
2020, Swedish, on SVT Play. Created by Helene Lindholm.
Based on true stories about real homicide investigations in the south of Sweden between 1989-2004. A reality-based crime drama about the policeman Per-Åke Åkesson and the reconnaissance group that was tasked with investigating several murders of women in northeastern Skåne. The series starts in Hörby in 1989.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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The Hunt for a Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E6: Episode 6
Aired 9 December 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Helene LindholmCreator
- Lars SchilkenTonny Andersson · 6 ep
- Minoo MårtenssonHelén Nilsson · 6 ep
- Lotten RoosMonica Olhed · 6 ep
- Anders BeckmanPer-Åke Åkesson · 6 ep
- Sasha BeckerJannica Ekblad · 6 ep
- Håkan BengtssonErik Johansson · 6 ep
- Rasmus TroedssonKrister Berg · 6 ep
- Catherine JeppssonAgneta Åkesson · 6 ep
- Magnus SchmitzUlf Olsson · 6 ep
- Liam Åkeson-RaynerGöran Storm · 6 ep
- Jesper ArinJohan Lund · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 4 November 2020
- Last aired
- 9 December 2020
- Network
- SVT Play
- Original title
- Jakten på en mördare
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Hunt for a Killer is based on
The Hunt for a Killer is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Hunt for a Killer: quick answers
Is The Hunt for a Killer worth watching?
The Hunt for a Killer doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Hunt for a Killer are there?
The Hunt for a Killer has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is The Hunt for a Killer finished?
Yes. The Hunt for a Killer ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Hunt for a Killer on?
The Hunt for a Killer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Spectrum On Demand in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Hunt for a Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Hunt for a Killer yet.
What shows are like The Hunt for a Killer?
If you liked The Hunt for a Killer, try The Sandhamn Murders, Dalziel and Pascoe, Thorne.
Who created The Hunt for a Killer?
The Hunt for a Killer was created by Helene Lindholm and stars Lars Schilken, Minoo Mårtensson, Lotten Roos.
What is The Hunt for a Killer based on?
The Hunt for a Killer is adapted from a novel.