Series synopsis
The Lava Field, also known as Hraunið is a drama crime mystery television series that premiered on RÚV on September 27, 2014. It ended on September 30, 2014. It was created by Reynir Lyngdal. It stars Arna Magnea Danks, Salome R. Gunnarsdottir, Unnur Birna Jónsdóttir and Margrét Þorgeirsdóttir.
When Reykjavik crime detective Helgi Marvin Runarsson is called in to investigate a suicide case on Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the case turns out to be far from simple. Pulled into a sinister trail of evidence, Helgi's own deeply hidden secrets are unearthed. Will Helgi turn a blind eye to murder in order to save the life of his daughter.
Premise
When Reykjavik crime detective Helgi Marvin Runarsson is called in to investigate a suicide case on Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the case turns out to be far from simple. Pulled into a sinister trail of evidence, Helgi's own deeply hidden secrets are unearthed. Will Helgi turn a blind eye to murder in order to save the life of his daughter.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Arna Magnea Danks as Össi
- Salome R. Gunnarsdottir as Helena
- Unnur Birna Jónsdóttir as Hafdis
- Margrét Þorgeirsdóttir as Þórdís Katla
- Heida Reed as Gréta
- Jón Páll Eyjólfsson as Skipperinn
- Ragnar Jónsson as Ólafur Rannsóknarmaður
- Valur Freyr Einarsson as Yfirmaður Fíknó
Supporting cast
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Helgi Marvin
- Magnús Ragnarsson as Björn A. Sveinsson
- María Ellingsen as Marín
- Sólveig Arnarsdóttir as Elín
- Svandís Dóra Einarsdóttir as Auður
- Atli Rafn Sigurðsson as Ari Jónsson
- Joi Johannsson as Gísli
- Sigurður Skúlason as Egill Steingrímsson
- Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir as Edda
- Árni Beinteinn Árnason as Gísli Ungur
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 27, 2014 | September 30, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part 1 | September 27, 2014 |
| 2 | Part 2 | September 28, 2014 |
| 3 | Part 3 | September 29, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RÚV |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 27, 2014 |
| Last aired | September 30, 2014 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |