Återkomsten (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 2001, Återkomsten is a drama series.
What it’s about. On a quiet spring morning, a man leaves prison after spending most of his adult life there. The man has been convicted of murder, not once but twice. Now he has served his sentence for the most recent murder and takes the bus home to his small community. But is everything forgotten and forgiven? A year later, a mutilated corpse is found... Inspector Van Veeteren is confronted with a bizarre and terrifying human fate and a brutal murder where all clues lead back and where questions of justice and punishment are brought to a head.
Who’s in it. Återkomsten stars Sven Wollter as Van Veeteren, Claes Ljungmark as Münster, Steve Kratz as Renberg and Sven-Bertil Taube as Arnold Jahrens, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Återkomsten has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Återkomsten page.
If you liked it. Fans of Återkomsten tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Återkomsten (2001)?
- In GB, Återkomsten is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Återkomsten worth watching?
- Återkomsten holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Återkomsten?
- Återkomsten stars Sven Wollter, Claes Ljungmark, Steve Kratz, Sven-Bertil Taube and Fredrik Hammar.
- When was Återkomsten released?
- Återkomsten was released in 2001.