In a remote town in Iceland, police desperately try to solve a crime as a powerful storm descends upon the town.In a remote town in Iceland, police desperately try to solve a crime as a powerful storm descends upon the town.In a remote town in Iceland, police desperately try to solve a crime as a powerful storm descends upon the town.
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- TriviaThe musical composition of the series theme and season one was by Jóhann Jóhannsson in collaboration with composer and cellist Hildur Guðnadóttir. After the death of Jóhannson in 2018 Hildur Guðnadóttir has been lead composer for season 2. At the end of season 2 there is a dedication to Johann Johannson (1969-2018).
- GoofsThe snow has inconsistent texture and depth throughout the entire show. This is of course because the filming has taken place over a considerable time. Whereas the story supposedly takes place over about ten days. Some of the snow is obviously spring snow, and wet and heavy, whereas other snow is fresh and very cold.
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In terms of plot, tonality and direction Trapped is not unique, despite that trapped is a remarkable inclusion to the genre of Nordic noir. The series opens in a snowy remote town in Iceland where a deadbody surfaces in the river .The fiercely inclement weather ,and an ensuing storm challenges the understaffed police in the town led by Andri Olafsson to solve the case. The series helmed by Baltasar Kormákur (director of "Everest","Adrift") is an intriguing watch throughout .The snowy cold town of siglufjörður acts as a perfect ally to justify the title of the series. The series builds up on the characters of the small town which seems all okay until the body shows up. Some old memories jogged up where as few persons are driven to the verge of exposing their true self. The incident sends this apparently peaceful town into an unexpected turmoil. The situation worsens as the last hope of any help from the central police department is delayed due to the impending storm. The local police with it's limited resources finds it to difficult to solve the case .The series is a slow burn and the character arcs of the cast suits it enough for this bleak thriller. The town, surrounded by icy mountains and river works as a perfect metaphor to the claustrophobic condition of the residents of the town regarding the incident. Olafur olafsson as an efficient but misplaced cop Andri is brilliant in his role.He has a robust screen presence throughout the series playing the role of a tragic cop with a troubled family life. Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir plays a more affectionate female cop and the most lovable character of the series. She also done a great job in playing her role .As the series progresses, it divulges more and more of this peaceful town i.e political conspiracies, personal vendetta and also some unusual turn in relationships. The writers has done a commendable job in building up the gravity and the atmosphere of the series. The characters will stay with you for some time. The directors also have proved their calibre by not hurrying the climax as some shows with promising beginnings usually fall victim to, although I admit some of reveals are predictable.The spectacular work in cinematography and the magnificent soundtracks by Johan Johannson and Hildur Guðnadóttir is more than perfect. The title montage is beautiful to be said at least. The series although particularly beautiful may not appeal to all,because of it's slow pace. The series is not at it's best in portraying the melodramatic situations,it may seem forced and unnecessary. Vividly atmospheric and purposefully bleak,the series, is surely a must watch who love slow burn crime dramas.
In terms of plot, tonality and direction Trapped is not unique, despite that trapped is a remarkable inclusion to the genre of Nordic noir. The series opens in a snowy remote town in Iceland where a deadbody surfaces in the river .The fiercely inclement weather ,and an ensuing storm challenges the understaffed police in the town led by Andri Olafsson to solve the case. The series helmed by Baltasar Kormákur (director of "Everest","Adrift") is an intriguing watch throughout .The snowy cold town of siglufjörður acts as a perfect ally to justify the title of the series. The series builds up on the characters of the small town which seems all okay until the body shows up. Some old memories jogged up where as few persons are driven to the verge of exposing their true self. The incident sends this apparently peaceful town into an unexpected turmoil. The situation worsens as the last hope of any help from the central police department is delayed due to the impending storm. The local police with it's limited resources finds it to difficult to solve the case .The series is a slow burn and the character arcs of the cast suits it enough for this bleak thriller. The town, surrounded by icy mountains and river works as a perfect metaphor to the claustrophobic condition of the residents of the town regarding the incident. Olafur olafsson as an efficient but misplaced cop Andri is brilliant in his role.He has a robust screen presence throughout the series playing the role of a tragic cop with a troubled family life. Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir plays a more affectionate female cop and the most lovable character of the series. She also done a great job in playing her role .As the series progresses, it divulges more and more of this peaceful town i.e political conspiracies, personal vendetta and also some unusual turn in relationships. The writers has done a commendable job in building up the gravity and the atmosphere of the series. The characters will stay with you for some time. The directors also have proved their calibre by not hurrying the climax as some shows with promising beginnings usually fall victim to, although I admit some of reveals are predictable.The spectacular work in cinematography and the magnificent soundtracks by Johan Johannson and Hildur Guðnadóttir is more than perfect. The title montage is beautiful to be said at least. The series although particularly beautiful may not appeal to all,because of it's slow pace. The series is not at it's best in portraying the melodramatic situations,it may seem forced and unnecessary. Vividly atmospheric and purposefully bleak,the series, is surely a must watch who love slow burn crime dramas.
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