It’s been half a year since Murders in Åre landed on Netflix, yet fans are still waiting for word on a second season. Given its strong run—62 days in Netflix’s Top 10 and a solid 6.7/10 score on IMDb—the silence is puzzling.
Murders in Åre: cancelled or renewed?
Adapted from bestselling author Viveca Sten’s crime novels, Murders in Åre introduces detective duo Hanna Ahlander (Carla Sehn) and Daniel Lindskog (Kardo Razzazi). This Nordic noir thriller unfolds over five taut episodes, moving from a missing-teen case to a darker, more complex investigation in its final installments. I remember setting aside a Saturday afternoon, only to look up and realise the mystery had swept me along for over three hours.
According to FlixPatrol, the series stayed in Netflix’s Top 10 for more than two months straight, an achievement few shows manage. Yet, five months on, Netflix hasn’t confirmed a renewal. Meanwhile, another hit—The Glass Dome (originally Le Dôme de verre)—shares the same limbo, leaving viewers to wonder why such well-received dramas remain in suspense.
Untapped potential and other pending sequels
There are multiple sequels in Sten’s Åre saga that Netflix could adapt, deepening the relationship between Hanna and Daniel—and perhaps nudging their partnership toward something more profound. Author Camilla Läckberg has also indicated further material for The Glass Dome, yet that series is similarly awaiting news.
Netflix has moved swiftly before—shows like The Four Seasons (originally Les Quatre Saisons) and The Conductor (La Meneuse) were renewed within days of debut. Conversely, promising dramas such as The Residence (La Résidence) and Pulse were quietly cancelled after one season. For Murders in Åre, The Glass Dome and their Nordic compatriots, here’s hoping the scales tip toward more episodes rather than early endings.
