Monster (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 5.1
Released in 2017, Monster is a crime and drama series.
What it’s about. In the dark and remote landscape of northern Norway, a brutal murder reveals a mass grave which links old cases to missing people. Local police officer Hedda is put on the case with special investigator Joel Dreyer, who comes from the metropolitan south. Their different backgrounds, personalities, and methods immediately set them against each other. But when the investigation begins to spiral out of control, both detectives resort to questionable moves in order to stay on the case and protect their secrets.
Who’s in it. Monster stars Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes as Hedda Hersoug, Jakob Oftebro as Joel Dreyer, Bjørn Sundquist as Ed Arvola and Gørild Mauseth as Margot van Gebert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Monster has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and Viaplay Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Monster page.
If you liked it. Fans of Monster tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Monster (2017)?
- In US, Monster is available to stream on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel and Viaplay Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Monster worth watching?
- Monster holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Monster?
- Monster stars Ingvild Holthe Bygdnes, Jakob Oftebro, Bjørn Sundquist, Gørild Mauseth and Agnes Born.
- When was Monster released?
- Monster was released in 2017.