The Investigation
Bring truth to the surface.
Created by Tobias Lindholm
On TV 2
A methodical, investigative procedural centered on the real murder of a journalist, balancing procedural rigor with the weight of a life lost.
Copenhagen Police's Homicide unit, headed by Jens Møller, tries to solve the murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall.
Where to watch
- StreamHBO Max
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video
Questions people ask
Is The Investigation sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Is The Investigation easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Does The Investigation leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is The Investigation scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is The Investigation violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Investigation
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Investigation
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Investigation, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Investigation, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Investigation, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
