Series synopsis
Stockholm Bloodbath, also known as Stockholms blodbad - kampen om tronen is a documentary television series that premiered on SVT Play on December 27, 2020. It ended on December 27, 2020. It stars Bo Eriksson, Anna Maria Forsberg, Anders Lindahl and Gustav Norman.
Stockholm's Bloodbath of 1520 is one of the most dramatic moments in the entire history of the Nordic countries. But what really happened? How could a hundred people be executed in the middle of Stockholm? In this two part documentary, historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg will reveal the reasons behind the massacre.
Premise
Stockholm's Bloodbath of 1520 is one of the most dramatic moments in the entire history of the Nordic countries. But what really happened? How could a hundred people be executed in the middle of Stockholm? In this two part documentary, historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg will reveal the reasons behind the massacre.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bo Eriksson as Historiker
- Anna Maria Forsberg as Historiker
- Anders Lindahl as Kristian II
- Gustav Norman as Sten Sture
- Emelie Hertzman as Kristina Gyllenstierna
- Rickard Skoglund as Gustav Trolle
- Daniel Norr as Gorius Holste
- Martin Neuman as Didrik Slagheck
Supporting cast
- Anna Hallgren as Mor Sigbritt
- Miodrag Stojanović as Biskop Mattias
- Pontus Raud as Erik Johansson Vasa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 27, 2020 | December 27, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 What was behind the Stockholm massacre? Was it all King Christian the Tyrant's fault - or are there unknown perpetrators? The prelude to the massacre has been going on for many years. Against each other are two young men with big plans. The new Danish king Christian II wants to take control of the Swedish throne with military power, but against him he has the very young Sten Sture who manages to gather the Swedish peasant army. War, love and cunning intrigue lead to the massacre. |
December 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Danish king finally manages to conquer Stockholm. Sweden's strongest and most influential families have gathered to take part in the coronation of King Christian II. But the grandiose party suddenly turns into mass executions. Stockholm's massacre is a fact. Historians Bo Eriksson and Anna Maria Forsberg reveal the plot behind the massacre. Is Christian the Tyrant alone guilty or are there other perpetrators? |
December 27, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SVT Play |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 27, 2020 |
| Runtime | 59 minutes |
| Status | ended |