TV series
The Dying Detective
2018, Swedish, on SVT1.
A doctor orders lifestyle change to prevent heart attack. Retired detective investigates 1985 rape and murder case, following a killer in Sweden, uncertain of next steps.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 59 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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Where to watch The Dying Detective
The Dying Detective is streaming on Viaplay in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E3: Episode 3
Aired 17 January 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Rolf LassgårdLars Martin Johansson · 3 ep
- Angelika PrickMatilda · 3 ep
- Helena af SandebergEriksson · 3 ep
- Alexej ManvelovMax · 3 ep
- Lena B. ErikssonPia · 3 ep
- Henrik NorlénLewin · 3 ep
- Per SvenssonJarnebring · 3 ep
- Amanda OomsUlrika Stenholm · 3 ep
- Savannah IssaYasmine Ermegan · 3 ep
- Rolf LydahlFörhörsledare · 3 ep
- David MjönesStaffan Leander Nilsson · 3 ep
- Ardalan EsmailiJoseph Ermegan · 3 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 January 2018
- Last aired
- 17 January 2018
- Network
- SVT1
- Original title
- Den döende detektiven
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Dying Detective is based on
The Dying Detective is based on The Dying Detective (2010) by Leif G. W. Persson.
2010
The Dying Detective
By Leif G. W. Persson
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Dying Detective: quick answers
Is The Dying Detective worth watching?
The Dying Detective doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Dying Detective are there?
The Dying Detective has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 59 minutes each.
Is The Dying Detective finished?
Yes. The Dying Detective ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Dying Detective on?
The Dying Detective is streaming on Viaplay in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Dying Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Dying Detective yet.
What shows are like The Dying Detective?
If you liked The Dying Detective, try Cold Case, Taggart, Waking the Dead.
What is The Dying Detective based on?
The Dying Detective is based on The Dying Detective (2010) by Leif G. W. Persson.