Black Sands

Black Sands

Svörtu Sandar

The truth is closer than you think.

Ended First aired 25/Dec/2021 IS IS 2 season(s) 16 episode(s)
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A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.
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Season 2 · Season 2
8 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Oct/2024
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Season Overview

Fourteen months after the Black Sands tragedy and in the midst of a bleak Arctic winter, the town of Glerársandar and its residents are still haunted by the revelation that one of their own was a serial killer. Following the murder of an elderly woman, the town's dark history of abuse and its troubling secrets are soon unravelled.

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Fourteen months after the Black Sands tragedy and in the midst of a bleak Arctic winter, the town of Glerársandar and its residents are still haunted by the revelation that one of their own was a serial killer. Following the murder of an elderly woman, the town's dark history of abuse and its troubling secrets are soon unravelled.

S2E8
Black Beach II
Air date: 24/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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The search for Anita and her baby continues overnight. Frida finds some important evidence, forcing her to make a critical decision about Anita's future.

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The search for Anita and her baby continues overnight. Frida finds some important evidence, forcing her to make a critical decision about Anita's future.

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S2E7
Getting Out
Air date: 17/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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Interrogations shift dramatically after new autopsy information. Gusti is concerned about Anita and takes the baby, leading to terrible consequences.

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Interrogations shift dramatically after new autopsy information. Gusti is concerned about Anita and takes the baby, leading to terrible consequences.

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S2E6
Dancing Barefoot
Air date: 10/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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In 1983, Helena arrives at the foster home as Grandma Helga confronts David about his situation with the girls, marking the start of the Black Sands saga.

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In 1983, Helena arrives at the foster home as Grandma Helga confronts David about his situation with the girls, marking the start of the Black Sands saga.

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S2E5
Alone you are
Air date: 03/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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When Davíð's body is found, everything changes. Aníta's mental state deteriorates unnoticed by Fríða. Helena's investigation implicates Davíð, while surveillance footage reveals crucial clues to his death.

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When Davíð's body is found, everything changes. Aníta's mental state deteriorates unnoticed by Fríða. Helena's investigation implicates Davíð, while surveillance footage reveals crucial clues to his death.

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S2E4
Too Many Breaths
Air date: 27/Oct/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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After Helena's funeral, the women argue over Davíð's presence in town. Fríða's investigation points to him, while Aníta uncovers disturbing truths about her grandmother's foster home. Auður confronts Davíð, leading to tragic consequences.

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After Helena's funeral, the women argue over Davíð's presence in town. Fríða's investigation points to him, while Aníta uncovers disturbing truths about her grandmother's foster home. Auður confronts Davíð, leading to tragic consequences.

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Alone and Forsaken
Air date: 20/Oct/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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After learning the truth about Helena's death, Aníta returns to work. A family secret drives her to investigate her grandmother's foster home, uncovering ties to Helena's death as other women from the foster home gather for the funeral.

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After learning the truth about Helena's death, Aníta returns to work. A family secret drives her to investigate her grandmother's foster home, uncovering ties to Helena's death as other women from the foster home gather for the funeral.

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S2E2
Everything is a Lie
Air date: 13/Oct/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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Helena is found dead in a car crash, plunging Fríða into shock. Suspicions of foul play spark an investigation. Fríða keeps the details from Aníta who later uncovers the truth while battling a deepening depression.

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Helena is found dead in a car crash, plunging Fríða into shock. Suspicions of foul play spark an investigation. Fríða keeps the details from Aníta who later uncovers the truth while battling a deepening depression.

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S2E1
Time to Live
Air date: 06/Oct/2024 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 50 min
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Helena, arrives at the police station seeking information about historical abuse in foster homes. Fríða becomes concerned when she learns the foster home belongs to Aníta's grandmother, while Aníta battles postpartum depression at home.

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Helena, arrives at the police station seeking information about historical abuse in foster homes. Fríða becomes concerned when she learns the foster home belongs to Aníta's grandmother, while Aníta battles postpartum depression at home.

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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Dec/2021
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A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.

Season Overview

A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.

S1E8
A Lovers Night
Air date: 06/Feb/2022 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 43 min
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The world keeps on turning. Anita and Gusti are in a race against time, fearing the worst. The past two years' events become more apparent, and it's evident that together they head for a final reckoning that will change everything.

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The world keeps on turning. Anita and Gusti are in a race against time, fearing the worst. The past two years' events become more apparent, and it's evident that together they head for a final reckoning that will change everything.

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S1E7
A Little Blond Boy
Air date: 30/Jan/2022 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 53 min
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Salomon and Anita's past is more important than anyone can suspect. Ragnar is updated about the status of the case, and together, Gusti and Anita put into action the most challenging project of her career and life.

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Salomon and Anita's past is more important than anyone can suspect. Ragnar is updated about the status of the case, and together, Gusti and Anita put into action the most challenging project of her career and life.

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S1E6
The Curtain Comes Down
Air date: 23/Jan/2022 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 54 min
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Another body is found, connected to one of the cases Frida and Anita are investigating. Mother and daughter are taken aback, and Salamon and Anita's relationship creates an unexpected opportunity for the investigative team.

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Another body is found, connected to one of the cases Frida and Anita are investigating. Mother and daughter are taken aback, and Salamon and Anita's relationship creates an unexpected opportunity for the investigative team.

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S1E5
Salt in the Wounds
Air date: 16/Jan/2022 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 49 min
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The autopsy confirms murder. Salomon visits Helga and Elin while Anita battles Gusti, who has extended his stay. Cold cases lead to new information, and a lovers' soiree takes an unexpected turn.

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The autopsy confirms murder. Salomon visits Helga and Elin while Anita battles Gusti, who has extended his stay. Cold cases lead to new information, and a lovers' soiree takes an unexpected turn.

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S1E4
You're Not Here
Air date: 09/Jan/2022 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 53 min
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Gusti interviews Lena and finds out how his colleagues have made a botch of things. Frida's under pressure and the imminent arrival of Gusti to town, which encourage Anita to look for assistance in a familiar place.

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Gusti interviews Lena and finds out how his colleagues have made a botch of things. Frida's under pressure and the imminent arrival of Gusti to town, which encourage Anita to look for assistance in a familiar place.

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S1E3
Insomnia
Air date: 02/Jan/2022 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 53 min
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Anita makes a serious error while interrogating the girl, and the team tries to get their act together before everything falls apart. The widower arrives in Iceland and shines a light on the case that starts to take on a whole new shape.

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Anita makes a serious error while interrogating the girl, and the team tries to get their act together before everything falls apart. The widower arrives in Iceland and shines a light on the case that starts to take on a whole new shape.

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S1E2
The Journey is the Destiny
Air date: 26/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 52 min
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The appearance of the injured girl changes the investigation of the death of the tourist, but the lack of ambition and mediocre work ethics of the police complicate matters. Anita strengthens her bonds with those who are closest to her.

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The appearance of the injured girl changes the investigation of the death of the tourist, but the lack of ambition and mediocre work ethics of the police complicate matters. Anita strengthens her bonds with those who are closest to her.

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Black Beach
Air date: 25/Dec/2021 · Time: 21:15 · Runtime: 51 min
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Detective inspector Anita returns to her hometown after a 15-year absence. She dreads meeting the people she's long been avoiding. En route, she's called back to duty after a body is found on the shore by Glerársandar.

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Detective inspector Anita returns to her hometown after a 15-year absence. She dreads meeting the people she's long been avoiding. En route, she's called back to duty after a body is found on the shore by Glerársandar.

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Aldís Amah Hamilton
Aldís Amah Hamilton
Aníta Elínardóttir
Thor Tulinius
Thor Tulinius
Ragnar
Kolbeinn Arnbjörnsson
Kolbeinn Arnbjörnsson
Salómon Túlinius
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir
Elín
Ævar Þór Benediktsson
Ævar Þór Benediktsson
Gústi
Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir
Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir
Fríða Melsteð
Aron Már Ólafsson
Aron Már Ólafsson
Tómas
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Aðalbjörg Emma Hafsteinsdóttir
Jonna
Sólveig Arnarsdóttir
Sólveig Arnarsdóttir
Ragnheiður
Arna Magnea Danks
Arna Magnea Danks
Dóra

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Andri Fannar Kjartansson
Andri Fannar Kjartansson
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Arna Magnea Danks
Arna Magnea Danks
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Baldvin Z
Baldvin Z
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