Netflix has ordered a new Sweden-set serial killer drama from Hijack and Lupin creator George Kay.
The Case is a B-Reel Films (Midsommar) and Observatory Pictures (Kay’s label) production in association with New Pictures. Production recently wrapped in Stockholm, Sweden and the show will launch globally on Netflix in 2026.
As endless summer takes its hold over Stockholm, a different kind of darkness sets in. Clean cut, highly regarded Lead Investigator Thomas Berg has a serial killer on his hands. With the brutal murderer targeting his police colleagues, Thomas makes a desperate gamble, turning to a once well-regarded but now out of favour, misanthropic ex-detective for help. His estranged father, Alfred. If they’re to stand any chance of protecting their fellow police officers, they must put their differences aside and find a way to work together. Only then will they catch one of the worst killers in Sweden’s history.
Jakob Oftebro and Peter Andersson have been cast to play the leading roles of Lead Investigator Thomas and ex-detective Alfred, Thomas’ estranged father. Additional cast includes Electra Hallman, Alexander Abdallah, Henrik Norlén, Lisette T. Pagler, Magnus Krepper, Irina Björklund, Anders Mossling and Anna Maria Käll.
Producers are Johannes Åhlund and Ulf Synnerholm for B-Reel Films and the executive producers are George Kay, Kristoffer Nyholm, Willow Grylls, Matt Sandford.
Episode writers are Aron Levander, Emilie Robson with the Swedish adaptation by Aron Levander.
Creator, Writer, and Executive producer George Kay said: “I’m thrilled to be working on The Case with the Nordic Netflix team, New Pictures and B-Reel Films – the best possible partners in crime. They have assembled a wonderful cast and crew, all under the leadership of director Kristoffer Nyholm. The Case is part father-son love story, part criminal thriller. A series that brings darkness… even to the endless Stockholm Summer.”
Jenny Stjernströmer Björk, Netflix said: “George Kay has an extraordinary gift for crafting suspenseful, character-driven stories that captivate audiences worldwide. We’re thrilled to collaborate with him, Kristoffer Nyholm and to reunite with B-Reel Films on this bold new take on Swedish crime.”
Producers Johannes Åhlund and Ulf Synnerholm said: “With George Kay on board, The Case pushes Scandi-crime into bold new territory – it’s an atmospheric thriller that will grip audiences from start to finish.”
Jon Creamer
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