Series synopsis
Black Sands, also known as Svörtu Sandar is a crime drama television series that premiered on Stöð 2 on December 25, 2021. It ended on November 24, 2024. It was created by Aldís Amah Hamilton, Ragnar Jónsson, Andri Óttarsson, Baldvin Z. It stars Aldís Amah Hamilton, Thor Tulinius, Kolbeinn Arnbjörnsson and Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: The truth is closer than you think.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aldís Amah Hamilton as Aníta Elínardóttir
- Thor Tulinius as Ragnar
- Kolbeinn Arnbjörnsson as Salómon Túlinius
- Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir as Elín
- Ævar Þór Benediktsson as Gústi
- Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir as Fríða Melsteð
- Aron Már Ólafsson as Tómas
- Aðalbjörg Emma Hafsteinsdóttir as Jonna
Supporting cast
- Sólveig Arnarsdóttir as Ragnheiður
Guest cast
- Arna Magnea Danks as Dóra
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 25, 2021 | February 6, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 6, 2024 | November 24, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Black Beach 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. |
December 25, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Journey is the Destiny 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. |
December 26, 2021 |
| 3 |
Insomnia 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. |
January 2, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Time to Live 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. |
October 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Everything is a Lie 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. |
October 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
Alone and Forsaken 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. |
October 20, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Stöð 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 25, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2024 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:15:00 |