Netflix announces Swedish crime thriller Blood Sacrifice

Netflix has announced the release of "Blood Sacrifice," a new five-part Swedish mystery thriller series. Created and written by George Kay, known for "Lupin" and "Hijack," the series is directed by Kristoffer Nyholm.

Set in the Stockholm archipelago during the summer, the plot follows a series of murders that target law enforcement officers. The investigation begins after two police officers are found dead following a suspected home invasion at a remote summer house. To stop the killer, detective Thomas Berg, played by Jakob Oftebro, must collaborate with his estranged father, retired detective Alfred Berg, played by Peter Andersson.

The ensemble cast includes Electra Hallman, Alexander Abdallah, Henrik Norlén, Lisette T. Pagler, Magnus Krepper, Irina Björklund, Anders Mossling, and Anna Maria Käll. The series is produced by B-Reel Films and Observatory Pictures.