The Unlikely Murderer(2021)
Based on the real assassination on prime minister Olof Palme.
The Unlikely Murderer Synopsis
After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.
The Unlikely Murderer (2021) is a drama series that premiered on November 5, 2021, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt, Eva Melander and Björn Bengtsson. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2021-11-05
- Last aired:
- 2021-11-05
- Producers:
- Joshua Mehr, Pontus Edgren, Charlotte Brändström
The Unlikely Murderer (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Unlikely Murderer before you start streaming.
The Unlikely Murderer Videos & Clips
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The Unlikely Murderer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Gustafsson
as Stig Engström
Mikael Persbrandt
as Hans Holmér
Eva Melander
as Margareta Engström
Björn Bengtsson
as Peter Petterson
Peter Viitanen
as Olaf Palme
Cilla Thorell
as Lisbeth Palme
Joel Spira
as Lennart Granström
Magnus Krepper
as Harry Levin
- Cia Eriksson
Cia Eriksson
as Kvinnlig väktare Skandia
Key crew
Executive produced by Joshua Mehr, Pontus Edgren and Charlotte Brändström.
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The Unlikely Murderer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 59 ratings.
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The Unlikely Murderer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Unlikely Murderer?
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The Unlikely Murderer (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The Unlikely Murderer are there?
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The Unlikely Murderer has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on November 5, 2021.
Is The Unlikely Murderer still running?
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No. The Unlikely Murderer is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 5, 2021.
Who is in the cast of The Unlikely Murderer?
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The Unlikely Murderer (2021) stars Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt, Eva Melander, Björn Bengtsson and Peter Viitanen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Unlikely Murderer any good?
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The Unlikely Murderer (2021) is rated 6.6 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Unlikely Murderer trailer?
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