Series synopsis
Cold Haven, also known as Refúgio do Medo is a crime thriller mystery television series that premiered on RTP1 on November 20, 2025. It was created by Sérgio Graciano. It stars Maria João Bastos, Catarina Rebelo, Viktor Benóný Benediktsson and Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir.
Maria is a Portuguese woman who emigrates to Vestmannaeyjar, a small and remote island in Iceland, in search of a better life for herself and her teenage daughter, Bela.
Away from a past marked by domestic violence and deep secrets, she looks for freedom and a place to be herself.
Six months after her arrival, Maria is found lifeless. Her violent death shocks the isolated community and exposes the secrets everyone is keeping.
The investigation is placed in the hands of Soffía an Icelandic de ...
Premise
Maria is a Portuguese woman who emigrates to Vestmannaeyjar, a small and remote island in Iceland, in search of a better life for herself and her teenage daughter, Bela.
Away from a past marked by domestic violence and deep secrets, she looks for freedom and a place to be herself.
Six months after her arrival, Maria is found lifeless. Her violent death shocks the isolated community and exposes the secrets everyone is keeping.
The investigation is placed in the hands of Soffía an Icelandic detective who, as she immerses in the investigation, faces her own crossroads, trying to balance professional duty and the ghosts of her past.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Maria João Bastos as Maria
- Catarina Rebelo as Bela
- Viktor Benóný Benediktsson as Hákon
- Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir as Soffía Falsdóttir
- Cleia Almeida as Glória
- Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson as Daníel
- João Villas-Boas as Pedro
- Anna Svava Knútsdóttir as Mattý Hansdóttir
Supporting cast
- Mauro Hermínio as Tomas Muhongo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 20, 2025 | November 20, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 20, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 20, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTP1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 20, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 20, 2025 |
| Status | continue |