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Trapped

2015 – 2021Show3 seasons28 episodesTV-14

DramaMystery
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–86%

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama series about crime and mystery, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 28 episodes · best: S1E10 "Episode #1.10" 8.1

Episodes

7.7
7.4
7.1

Story

The body of a murder victim turns up in a small Icelandic village just as a major snowstorm cuts the region off from the rest of the world.

Feels like

  • Nordic Noir
  • Isolated Mystery
  • Atmospheric Thriller
  • Snowbound Suspense
  • Character-Driven Crime
  • Cold & Bleak Tone
  • Scenic Cinematography
  • Slow-Burn Investigation
  • Small-Town Secrets

Cast

24 of 26 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Óskar Thór Axelsson, Baltasar Kormákur, Baldvin Z
Written by
Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurjón Kjartansson, Clive Bradley
Music by
Jóhann Jóhannsson

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Facts

December 27, 2015 · December 5, 2021 · Ended

First aired
December 27, 2015
Last aired
December 5, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Crime
Original language
Icelandic
Also spoken
Danish, German, French, English
Made in
Iceland, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Available in
14 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Trapped?"

Questions about Trapped

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Trapped?

The Roku

In the United States, Trapped is free with ads on The Roku. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Trapped worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).

Which season of Trapped is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.7. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Episode #1.10 (season 1, episode 10) at 8.1, and the lowest is Episode #2.1 (season 2, episode 1) at 7.1.

Is Trapped okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Trapped?

23 h

About 23 hours: 28 episodes in 3 seasons of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching Trapped?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Trapped in English?

IcelandicDanishGermanFrenchEnglish

No, it was made in Icelandic, with some Danish, German, French, and English.