The Unlikely Murderer

47min

Drama

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.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

47min

5th Nov 2021

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

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

47min

5th Nov 2021

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

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

47min

5th Nov 2021

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

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

47min

5th Nov 2021

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

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

47min

5th Nov 2021

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

First air date

5th Nov 2021

Last air date

5th Nov 2021

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

sv

Networks