The Unlikely Murderer (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2021, The Unlikely Murderer is a drama series.
What it’s about. After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.
Who’s in it. The Unlikely Murderer stars Robert Gustafsson as Stig Engström, Mikael Persbrandt as Hans Holmér, Eva Melander as Margareta Engström and Björn Bengtsson as Peter Petterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Unlikely Murderer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unlikely Murderer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unlikely Murderer tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unlikely Murderer (2021)?
- In US, The Unlikely Murderer is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unlikely Murderer worth watching?
- The Unlikely Murderer holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unlikely Murderer?
- The Unlikely Murderer stars Robert Gustafsson, Mikael Persbrandt, Eva Melander, Björn Bengtsson and Peter Viitanen.
- When was The Unlikely Murderer released?
- The Unlikely Murderer was released in 2021.