Series synopsis
To Cook a Bear, also known as Koka björn is a crime drama mystery television series that premiered on Disney+ on October 15, 2025. It ended on October 15, 2025. It was created by Jesper Harrie. It stars Gustaf Skarsgård, Jaakko Ohtonen, Pernilla August and Magnus Krepper.
In Northern Sweden, 1852, a new pastor and his family arrive in Kengis, a village riddled with disorder.
Premise
In Northern Sweden, 1852, a new pastor and his family arrive in Kengis, a village riddled with disorder.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gustaf Skarsgård as The Priest
- Jaakko Ohtonen as Roope
- Pernilla August as Madam Sjödahl
- Magnus Krepper as Brahe
- Ane Dahl Torp as Brita Kajsa
- Jonas Karlsson as Lindmark
- Gusten Wickberg as Lorens
- Tyra Wingren as Maria
Supporting cast
- Tobias Zilliacus as Matti Aho
- Anton Sehlstedt as Michelsson
- Emil Karlsen as Jussi
- Sigrid Johnson as Lisa
- Dick Idman as Mäkitalo
- Marley Ullberg Hartzberg as Lotta
Guest cast
- Simon J. Berger as Beronius
- Elin Petersdottir as Kristin
- Sophia Heikkilä as Alinda
- Sampo Sarkola as Elias
- Leevi Pellas as Olli
- Charlotte Lindmark as Gerda
- Mary Sarre as Kaija
- Johan Widerberg as Sederin
- Selina Ukkonen as Jolina
- Andreas af Enehielm as Heikki
- Hanna Kalo as Heikki's Wife
- Fanny Färingö as Aili
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 15, 2025 | October 15, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The new pastor arrives in Kengis. A shepherd girl goes missing and the Pastor initiates a search. |
October 15, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Pastor suspects that Hilda has been murdered. Jussi attends a local dance and disaster strikes. |
October 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jolina is found beaten. She was attacked by a man, not a bear. There is a killer on the loose. |
October 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 15, 2025 |
| Runtime | 49 minutes |
| Status | ended |