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Netflix Swedish crime series Blood Sacrifice
Overview
Netflix released the five-part Swedish mystery thriller ‘Blood Sacrifice’ (Blodsoffer/Blutopfer/Sacrificio de sangre) on August 20, 2026. Created by George Kay and directed by Kristoffer Nyholm, the ‘Nordic Noir’ series is set in the Stockholm archipelago and follows detective Thomas Berg (Jakob Oftebro) as he investigates a serial killer targeting law enforcement officers. The investigation requires Berg to collaborate with his estranged father, retired detective Alfred Berg (Peter Andersson).
Following its premiere, the series became a global success. By August 24, it held the number one position in 28 countries and led Netflix’s worldwide overall charts. In the United States, the show reached the number two spot, trailing only the series finale of ‘Outer Banks’. As of late August, the five-episode series has accumulated 7,000,000 views worldwide, reaching the number one spot in both non-English language and Spanish-language series categories.
The series has maintained an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising its gripping mystery and strong performances. Variety described the show as ‘intense, bloody, and intriguing’ or ‘intense, bloody and thought-provoking.’
By August 27, the series reached the number one spot on Netflix charts in 54 countries. It continues to lead viewership charts in Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The investigation into the ‘112 Killer’ reveals the perpetrator to be Peter Johansson, a former agent motivated by revenge. Johansson’s actions stem from a 2024 incident in Järfälla where his partner, Hugo Brankovic, was killed during a domestic violence call. Johansson targets the police institution because he believes the system scapegoated him and failed to provide support.
Entities
Netflix · George Kay · Jakob Oftebro · Stockholm · Kristoffer Nyholm
Timeline
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesNetflix crime series ‘Blodsoffer’ tops global non-English chartsThe Swedish series ‘Blodsoffer’ has topped Netflix’s global non-English TV charts, while the thriller ‘The Whisper Man,’ starring Robert De Niro, has also premiered on the platform.
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4 days ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesBlood Sacrifice Swedish crime series trends on NetflixGeorge Kay’s new Swedish crime thriller ‘Blood Sacrifice’ is trending on Netflix, earning high praise for its intense Nordic noir storytelling and psychological depth.
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6 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesBlood Sacrifice enters Netflix top 10 with strong reviewsNetflix’s new Swedish crime thriller Blood Sacrifice has reached the top 10 in the US and holds an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.
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7 days ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesNetflix Swedish series ‘Sacrifício de Sangue’ climbs viewership chartsThe Swedish Netflix miniseries ‘Sacrifício de Sangue’ has become a top production, following a detective and his retired father as they hunt a serial killer targeting police in Stockholm.
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9 days ago
[CULTURE] 13 sourcesNetflix releases Swedish crime thriller Blood SacrificeNetflix’s new Swedish crime thriller ‘Blood Sacrifice’ follows a detective and his estranged father as they hunt a serial killer targeting police officers in Stockholm.
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19 days ago
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