Never A Bone

Dark nights, short days, and cold temps amp up the tension in a murder mystery. Watching a hard-edged detective blow out a cloud of warm breath in the cold air as they survey a crime scene really sets the tone for what’s sure to be a twisty and satisfying case.

The Nordic noir subgenre gives “chilling thriller” a whole new meaning with its bleak landscapes and cold faces. It’s a very specific genre, one in which flawed protagonists push past their inner demons, small communities realize they aren’t as safe as they thought, and gray skies cast an extra thick sense of gloom. Plus, the central mystery is usually a brain-teasing puzzle, keeping viewers guessing right up to the tantalizingly unpredictable conclusion.