The Mourning Cloak (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2008, The Mourning Cloak is a crime series.
What it’s about. Norwegian miniseries based on Unni Lindell's mystery novel. Lise Sommer is haunted by her past in "Sørgekåpen" (The Mourning Cloak). Her best friend Esther Synnøve Lønn is found murdered with her throat slit. A few days later, Esther's son also disappears. When the police begin to scratch beneath the surface, it turns out that a childhood friend of Lise and Esther Synnøve is also missing. The relationship between the friends hides dark undercurrents. What really happened when the girls were little? And what are their mothers hiding? The dark threads between the characters are woven together in a dangerous pattern. Someone wants revenge, but who? And why? Cato Isaksen has a new and sinister murder case to solve.
Who’s in it. The Mourning Cloak stars Reidar Sørensen as Cato Isaksen, Fridtjov Såheim as Johnny Svendsen, Ulrikke Hansen Døvigen as Ester Synnøve Lønn and Erik Hivju as Edgar Holme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Mourning Cloak has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mourning Cloak page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mourning Cloak tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mourning Cloak (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mourning Cloak change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mourning Cloak worth watching?
- The Mourning Cloak holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mourning Cloak?
- The Mourning Cloak stars Reidar Sørensen, Fridtjov Såheim, Ulrikke Hansen Døvigen, Erik Hivju and Tone Danielsen.
- When was The Mourning Cloak released?
- The Mourning Cloak was released in 2008.