Fortitude - Série 1

From time to time, a person unexpectedly comes across a gem of a series that takes unexplored paths and combines something you previously assumed couldn't be reconciled. At first glance, the town of Fortitude is a typical representative of the beloved Nordic noir genre. It boasts impressive shots of the desolate, harsh, and freezing landscape sparsely populated by people with complicated characters, whom fate has somehow brought there. It's not advisable to pry into their pasts, and it's better not to have any grand illusions about their motivations. When a shocking murder of one of the community members occurs, the darkness that was safely hidden deep within them begins to seep to the surface. In addition to the thriller aspect, gradually, a no less significant science fiction and horror element begins to make itself known. Its charm for me lies in the fact that it is seamlessly integrated into the series and gives off a believable civilian impression. Fortitude belongs to the series that don't rush and play with atmosphere. It explores the nature of individual characters, doesn't rely on gimmicks, and yet still manages to surprise. Superbly cast, written, and directed - what more can you ask for? Overall impression: 90%. (08.10.2022)