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Darkness: Those Who Kill is a Danish crime thriller series that premiered on Viaplay in 2019. The show's primary focus is on the intense investigation that follows a string of kidnappings alongside a significant emphasis on the psychology of the perpetrators. This series promises a dark and intense storyline that keeps the audience engaged throughout its runtime.

One of the show's primary protagonists is a clinical psychologist, Jan Michelsen, who specializes in profiling serial killers. He teams up with a hard-headed detective, Louise Bergstein, to solve the mysterious and gruesome crimes. As the investigation progresses, they peel back layers of darkness and depravity to uncover the motive and psyche of the abductors - two individuals who are working together to kidnap teenagers. The detectives face constant challenges as they attempt to get the suspects to reveal the location of their next victim before it's too late and someone else is kidnapped.

The series is shot with an eloquent cinematography that captures the bleakness and darkness of the Danish backdrop. The atmosphere of the show is heavy and haunting, perfect for making the audience feel the fear and desperation of the victims. The intricate camera work and close-up shots of the victims, their parents, and the detective's faces, create a sense of anticipation and anxiety that keeps the audience on edge.

The main cast members' performances are noteworthy, with Kenneth M. Christensen portraying the brooding and distant Michelsen with ease. His character comes across as a man carrying massive emotional baggage and is portrayed with meticulous depth. Moreover, Bergstein, played by Natalie Madue

Darkness: Those Who Kill is a series that ran for 4 seasons (32 episodes) between March 1, 2019 and on Viaplay