BÄCKSTRÖM, SERIES 1

BÄCKSTRÖM, SERIES 1 (DVD) (Acorn TV)

Evert Bäckström is a rock star among cops. Starring as a TV expert doesn’t help his ego or reputation. He thinks he’s a genius – and he is, at solving crimes. When a woman’s skull is found, it seems she was murdered recently, but DNA points to her death in the 2004 tsunami. Prosecutor Hanna Hwass believes it’s a mistake, but Bäckström sees a case only he can solve: a woman who has died twice. Premiered on Acorn TV (DVD, 2-Disc, $33.99). (Limited DVDs and Online Screeners Available).

My Thoughts

Backstrom is an exciting crime drama series set in Sweden. In centers around a detective named Evert Backstrom. He is one of the best cops in Sweden and even stars as an expert on crime television. He has a bit of a chip on his shoulder, and when a challenging case comes along, he's ready to face the challenge no matter what the costs. This first season includes six episodes. 

1- Backstrom turns his nose up at a robbery case, but when his neighbor finds a skull, he smells a challenge.

2- Somehow it seems a murder victim was killed twice. When Backstrom wants to investigate it, the prosecutor shoots him down.

3- Refusing to give up the case of the twice-murdered woman, Backstrom travels to Thailand.

4- Colleagues ignore Backstrom's theories. The prosecutor tries to get them fired and someone is leaking info.

5- Even after bring suspended, Backstrom keeps investigating. He has a new apprentice to help him uncover the clues.

6- Backstrom is back on the case and watching out for whoever betrayed him.

This series is based on a series of novels written by Leif Persson who is a real-life criminologist. With him brainstorming the storyline, you get a great series filled with realistic crime and lots of intrigue. In addition, the characters have unique personality and have you rooting for them to find the bad guy even though Evert sometimes gets on your nerves. If  you'd like to grab a copy of this awesome DVD, you can find it online on Amazon or in stores nationwide.