Series synopsis
The Valhalla Murders, also known as Brot is a drama crime television series that premiered on RÚV on December 26, 2019. It ended on February 9, 2020. It was created by Thordur Palsson. It stars Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Björn Thors, Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson and Aldís Amah Hamilton.
An Oslo detective with a painful past returns to his native Iceland to help a dedicated cop hunt a serial killer with a link to a mysterious photo.
Premise
An Oslo detective with a painful past returns to his native Iceland to help a dedicated cop hunt a serial killer with a link to a mysterious photo.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Kata
- Björn Thors as Arnar
- Bergur Ebbi Benediktsson as Erlingur
- Aldís Amah Hamilton as Dísa
- Sigurður Skúlason as Magnús
- Tinna Hrafnsdóttir
- Arndís Hrönn Egilsdóttir as Hugrún
- Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Svava
Supporting cast
- Valur Freyr Einarsson as Egill
- Damon Younger
- Gunnar Bersi Björnsson as Police officer
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 26, 2019 | February 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Never Before Seen Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is an ambitious investigating police officer with an eye on the position of head of the research department. When an elderly man is found murdered at Reykjavik harbor under unusual circumstances and Katrin is called on the scene, a scenario she has little control over begins. |
December 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Return Arnar Böðvarsson has been brought to the country to help the Reykjavik police in the investigation of the murders, as it is suspected that a serial killer could be on the move. Arnar is a mysterious investigating officer who has lived in Oslo for a long time and his return is stirred up in old memories. |
January 1, 2020 |
| 3 |
Valhalla An older woman is found dead in Valhöll's teenage home and seems to have been the same killer. The police have no idea of the reasons for the killings or who is behind them. |
January 5, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RÚV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 9, 2020 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |