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A Friend, a Murderer

2026Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDocumentary
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nerve-racking, gripping documentary series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "Nichlas" 7.1

Episodes

6.8

Story

A Danish town feared a serial criminal for eight years. When caught, Amanda, Nichlas and Kiri discovered the perpetrator was their close friend who'd committed assaults, kidnappings and murder while spending time with them.

Feels like

  • Gritty Nordic Noir
  • Psychological Crime Thriller
  • High-Stakes Investigation
  • Dark & Atmospheric
  • Realistic Police Procedural
  • Tense Cat-and-Mouse Game
  • Morally Ambiguous Characters
  • Viscerally Disturbing Moments

Facts

March 5, 2026 · March 5, 2026 · Ended

First aired
March 5, 2026
Last aired
March 5, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Friend, a Murderer?"

Questions about A Friend, a Murderer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Friend, a Murderer?

Netflix

In the United States, A Friend, a Murderer streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is A Friend, a Murderer worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch A Friend, a Murderer?

2 h

About 2 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 41 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Will I feel good after watching A Friend, a Murderer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will A Friend, a Murderer scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is A Friend, a Murderer in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.