Reviewers on Crime Fiction Lover and IMDb highlight the series for its minimal dialogue, pensive performances, and unique atmosphere.
Reviews are polarized, particularly regarding the show's transition from a gritty procedural to a supernatural mystery. Besatt.2019.s01.WebRip.720p
It features strong performances from leads Anders Danielsen Lie (Max) and Anders Baasmo Christiansen (Sander). Reviewers on Crime Fiction Lover and IMDb highlight
The show blends standard Nordic noir realism with surreal, supernatural elements. Max and Sander are contrasting partners: Max is ethical and mourning the recent loss of his son, while Sander is a hardened, cynical veteran with his own dark family history. As they delve into the case, they are plagued by vivid nightmares and hallucinations involving water and eels, forcing them to confront their personal "demons" alongside the investigation. The show blends standard Nordic noir realism with
Like many Scandi-noirs, it touches on themes of immigration, grief, and societal neglect. Critical Reception
The series is noted for its "damp," greenish visual style and ominous tone, drawing comparisons to Se7en and Twin Peaks .
The Norwegian TV series (internationally titled Seizure ) is a dark, eight-part supernatural crime drama that originally premiered on Viaplay in 2019. Created and written by Megan Gallagher, the series follows two Oslo detectives, Max Sørensen and Sander Holm, as they investigate the mysterious deaths of four immigrant boys found in an empty swimming pool. Plot & Themes