Series synopsis
The Beach Hotel, also known as Strandhotellet is a crime drama television series that premiered on Viaplay on March 7, 2023. It was created by Camilla Läckberg. It stars Sofia Karemyr, Filip Wolfe, Samuel Fröler and Jenny Ulving.
To celebrate his 60th birthday, Werner Gyllenmark holds a party at his beach hotel and invites his family, employees and even his arch-enemy, Egil Grip. But the event ends abruptly with an accident that shocks the entire town - and slowly but surely, explosive secrets emerge that some people will go to any lengths to keep hidden.
Premise
To celebrate his 60th birthday, Werner Gyllenmark holds a party at his beach hotel and invites his family, employees and even his arch-enemy, Egil Grip. But the event ends abruptly with an accident that shocks the entire town - and slowly but surely, explosive secrets emerge that some people will go to any lengths to keep hidden.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sofia Karemyr as Julie Grip
- Filip Wolfe as Sebastian
- Samuel Fröler as Werner Gyllenmark
- Jenny Ulving as Vendela
- Rennie Mirro as Martin
- Irina Eidsvold Tøien as Marianne
Guest cast
- Dennis Storhøi as Egil Grip
- Anna Fahlstedt as Tone
- Rojan Telo as Aksel
- Kimiya Faghih as Shirin
- Peter Eriksson as Svante
- Ellen Lion Siöö as Lojsan
- Caroline Johansson Kuhmunen as Gabrielle
- Miriam Forsberg as Petra
- Ylvali Rurling as Lilja
- Ruben Karsberg as Lukas
- Saga-Maria Lundquist as Rebecka
- Görel Crona as Klara
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 7, 2023 | April 18, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | August 22, 2023 | October 3, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 8 | June 9, 2024 | July 28, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | August 1, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 To celebrate his 60th birthday, Werner Gyllenmark holds a party at his beach hotel and invites his family, employees and even his arch-enemy, Egil Grip. But the event ends abruptly with an accident that shocks the entire town - and slowly but surely, explosive secrets emerge that some people will go to any lengths to keep hidden. |
March 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Marianne mourns Egil's sudden death while Julie doesn't buy that his death was a medication error. Werner reveals who he wants as the new manager of the hotel. |
March 7, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Petra is devastated by Werner's choice of CEO. Julie has contacted the police and wants to know more about Egil's medication. Egil's will is read and a shocking secret is revealed. |
March 14, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Sebastian's and Julie's choice splits the family and also leads to suspicions on the part of the police. Vendela arranges a meeting with her past while Lukas is afraid that he is too late with Lilja. |
August 22, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The knowledge that someone has been murdered creates both fear and suspicion in Saltsjövik. It also makes the relationship between Julie and Sebastian increasingly complicated. |
August 22, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Vendela has to make a heartbreaking decision and a pushy businessman makes Aksel nervous as he seems to be privy to sensitive information. The police find a suspect. |
August 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The beach hotel is getting ready for a new opening, but not everyone agrees with the changes; Julie can't let go of the past while Sebastian plans for the future; another murder destroys Saltsjövik's tender calm. |
June 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The latest murder stuns Saltsjövik; Julies attempts to convince the police of her suspicions; a surprising partnership starts; a past relationship threatens to uncover a buried past. |
June 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Sebastian thinks of making a dangerous choice; Julie's bitterness towards Rebecka raises doubt in Aksel; Elin's insecurity creates question marks about her background; Lukas is blackmailed into riskier actions. |
June 23, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Lovisa's evil act cast a shadow over Saltsjövik; Werner questions the investigation; a fierce dispute develops in the Strandhotel's kitchen due to the new regime; Julie handles witnessing Rebecka's secret meeting with Oscar. |
August 1, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A new hire stirs up mixed feelings; additional information fuels Hanna's investigation; Sebastian and Lovisa plan a dinner with Julie and Aksel, where more secrets are disclosed; Rebecka attempts to deal with her feelings for Aksel. |
August 1, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Lovisa is under more pressure as new evidence emerges; Sebastian is offered a dangerous way out of his debt; Marianne gets news that changes everything for her future; Svante attempts to adjust to his new resident, Lilja. |
August 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avsnitt 1 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Viaplay |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | August 1, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |