TV series
The Unlikely Murderer
2021, Swedish, on Netflix. Created by Thomas Pettersson & Wilhelm Behrman & Niklas Rockström.
Based on the real assassination on prime minister Olof Palme.
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
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 47 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Unlikely Murderer
The Unlikely Murderer is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 5 November 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Thomas PetterssonCreator
- Wilhelm BehrmanCreator
- Niklas RockströmCreator
- Robert GustafssonStig Engström · 5 ep
- Mikael PersbrandtHans Holmér · 5 ep
- Eva MelanderMargareta Engström · 5 ep
- Björn BengtssonPeter Petterson · 5 ep
- Peter ViitanenOlaf Palme · 5 ep
- Cilla ThorellLisbeth Palme · 5 ep
- Joel SpiraLennart Granström · 5 ep
- Magnus KrepperHarry Levin · 5 ep
- Cia ErikssonKvinnlig väktare Skandia · 5 ep
- Shanti RoneyPer Häggström · 2 ep
- Matti BoustedtChrister Pettersson · 1 ep
- Mårten KlingbergÖverstelöjtnant Tord · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 November 2021
- Last aired
- 5 November 2021
- Network
- Netflix
- Original title
- Den osannolika mördaren
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Unlikely Murderer: quick answers
Is The Unlikely Murderer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Unlikely Murderer are there?
The Unlikely Murderer has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 47 minutes each.
Is The Unlikely Murderer finished?
Yes. The Unlikely Murderer ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Unlikely Murderer on?
The Unlikely Murderer is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Unlikely Murderer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Unlikely Murderer is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Unlikely Murderer?
If you liked The Unlikely Murderer, try True Detective, Waking the Dead, White House Farm.
Who created The Unlikely Murderer?
The Unlikely Murderer was created by Thomas Pettersson and Wilhelm Behrman and Niklas Rockström and stars Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt, Eva Melander.