Series synopsis
Snake Killer, also known as Slangedræber is a crime television series that premiered on Prime Video on January 16, 2026. It was created by Anders Ølholm. It stars Pilou Asbæk, Lars Ranthe, Mira Elias Obling and Joen Højerslev.
When his informant is killed, Brian "Smiley" Petersen and fellow narcotics officers from the infamous Uropatruljen battle a crime syndicate, using extreme methods that often cross legal boundaries.
Premise
When his informant is killed, Brian "Smiley" Petersen and fellow narcotics officers from the infamous Uropatruljen battle a crime syndicate, using extreme methods that often cross legal boundaries.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pilou Asbæk as Brian 'Smiley' Petersen
- Lars Ranthe as Jim Nolsøe
- Mira Elias Obling as Louise Knudsen
- Joen Højerslev as Klaus 'Cosmo' Telling
- Joey Moe as Deon Thomsen
- Hans Henrik Clemensen as Jørn Warming
- Ali Al-Bayate as Edmond Khaleghi
- Mikael Birkkjær as Henrik Lundberg
Supporting cast
- Julie Rudbæk as Lisa Dahlin
- Hamun Maghsodlo as Kourosh Khamali
- Mads Duelund as Glenn Rasmussen
- Anders Budde as Niels 'Niller' Vejby
- Mogens Eckert as Smiley's advokat
- Anders Rekalos as Moustakas
- Sara Forghani as Roshan Khaleghi
- Simon Sears as Michael Lerche
- Babette McPhillips as Lea Olsen
- Signe Leick Jensen as Vagtcentralen
- Thomas Guldberg Madsen as Kim Klamer
- Valeria Christiansen as Escortpige
Guest cast
- Simon Sears as Michael Lerche
- Babette McPhillips as Lea Olsen
- Signe Leick Jensen as Vagtcentralen
- Thomas Guldberg Madsen as Kim Klamer
- Valeria Christiansen as Escortpige
- Dan Boie Kratfeldt as Røde
- Kasper Løfvall Stensbirk as Patrick Laursen
- Jakob Svarre Juhl as Leas kunde
- Amadou Coker as Joseph "Jojo" Jobath
- Michael Stølås as Sportskommentator
- Vincent Tajbou as Kian Khaleghi
- Noelle Tajbour as Elly Khaleghi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 16, 2026 | January 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to the Real Police The disturbance patrol officer Smiley returns to a reformed police department after the charges against him in a shooting case are dropped. The new unit will be run tightly, and any major investigation will be passed further up the system. But when Smiley gets a lead on an infamous kingpin known only as "The Viper", he decides to start his own investigation. |
January 16, 2026 |
| 2 |
Injuries Incompatible with Life When Lea is found murdered, Smiley begins a hunt for the people responsible. The clues lead to Player's Club, where he finds the Viper's drugs and begins a relationship with Camilla. Louise tries to gain the respect of her fellow officers, who put her in harm's way to force her out. At her weakest, she's approached by Lisa Dahlin from the Public Prosecutor's Office to help bring down Smiley. |
January 16, 2026 |
| 3 |
You are all dead men Disturbance Patrol's hunt for the Viper is hampered by Kourosh's arrest. But once they get a tapped phone on him, it leads them to Edmond, who proves a capable opponent. Louise's nocturnal investigation into the jet set's coke consumption leads her to Edmond's little brother. Smiley's investigation is uncovered and shut down, but when Niller kills himself in front of him, he refuses to let go. |
January 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 16, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 16, 2026 |
| Status | continue |