The Geopolitics of Nordic Noir
Journal: Nordicom review/NORDICOM review
Year: 2020

Abstract The “golden age” of Scandinavian television has often been associated with Nordic Noir crime dramas, yet many of the acclaimed serials also engage with geopolitical themes such as migration, cross-border crime, military conflicts, and global terrorism. In this article, we examine the ways in which Nordic Noir contributes to discourses on such topics. We look specifically at the dramas Okkupert [ Occupied ] (NRK, 2015–), Ørnen [ The Eagle ] (DR, 2004–2006), Nobel – fred for enhver pris [