The Sommerdahl Murders Lands Fifth Season

Dynamic Television has announced the season five renewal of the popular Danish crime series The Sommerdahl Murders.

Based on the best-selling book franchise by Anna Grue, the 4×90-minute/8×45-minute new season is a co-pro between Dynamic Television, ZDF, ndF, Sequoia Global Alliance and TV2. It is expected to premiere in 2024.

The blue-sky drama, set in a picturesque town on the Danish coastline, follows Dan Sommerdahl (Peter Mygind) and his best friend, Detective Superintendent Flemming Torp (André Babikian), as they embark on murder investigations.

“We are incredibly proud of the success that The Sommerdahl Murders has achieved, and we are excited to continue this fantastic journey with our partners,” said Annika Schmidt, head of German originals and European co-productions at Dynamic Television. “The series has become one of the most successful long-running blue-sky crime shows in Europe and abroad in recent years, and we can’t wait for viewers to experience the suspense and intrigue of the upcoming fifth season.”

Creator Lolita Bellstar serves as head writer on the show, which is produced by Sequoia Global Alliance. Executive Producers are Janni Helleskov of Sequoia Global Alliance, Matthias Walther from ndF and Daniel March and Klaus Zimmermann of Dynamic Television.