Beck

2015 • BBC Four

4.6

14 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 2 episodes (4)

1 Episode 1

1/1/16

An investigative journalist is found beaten to death in his home, where the fingerprints of a notorious criminal debt collector are also found. The murdered journalist has been threatened by right wing extremists, but it is the victim's work with a book about "society's dark side" that captures the Beck group's interest. When the case takes an unexpected and terrible turn, there is suddenly much more at stake than finding the journalist's killer. 2016 Arrow Films

2 Episode 2

2/6/16

An unidentified body is found in the remains left after a fire in a trailer at a run-down caravan park. The owner of the trailer, a young drug-addicted woman, is missing, but is she really the victim? And what role has the so-called neighbourhood watch from the nearby community played? Furthermore, police supervisor Klas Fredén decides to go over Martin Beck's head and recruit charismatic, Norwegian homicide investigator, Steinar Hovland. 2016 Arrow Films

3 Episode 3

3/5/16

Three brutal murders are committed in a house in a quiet suburb. The victims are a former police officer, his wife and their 10-year-old son. The Beck group takes on the case and find that there is a hidden security room in the victims’ house, containing stolen weapons. They find fingerprints from a criminal who was involved in a robbery 4 years ago. After the robbery, he shot his accomplices and disappeared without a trace, along with their haul of 6.3 million... 2016 Arrow Films

4 Episode 4

4/1/16

Two traffic officers on a quiet morning shift try to stop a car for speeding. When the car finally pulls over, the driver gets out and shoots at them, killing one of the officers in cold blood. A national alert is issued and an extensive search for the ruthless killer begins, with the Beck group at the lead. The first day of summer is a long one for the Beck group, as the killer has more victims on his list. 2016 Arrow Films

About this show

Based on the characters of the hugely popular Martin Beck detective series of novels by Swedish husband-and-wife writers Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö, Beck - The Series sees the much-loved detective brought to life on the small screen. Starring Peter Haber (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo) as Beck and Mikael Persbrandt (The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug, Salvation, The Hypnotist) as the charismatic Gunvald Larsson, the drama's combination of complex, woven details of police procedure and beautifully-realised characters combined with twisting, masterful storylines, has ensured that the award-winning series has won fans and acclaim all around the world.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

14 reviews

Colin George

August 25, 2019

Excellent series pity no more available for purchase I would buy if they where

Catherine Hains

March 5, 2017

Great series, just wish the earlier episodes were available to buy.

Sheila Shepherd

October 9, 2016

Brilliant series..loved it!