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Monster

2017·Show
7Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0
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IMDb6.0
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

In the dark and remote landscape of northern Norway, a brutal murder reveals a mass grave which links old cases to missing people. Local police officer Hedda is put on the case with special investigator Joel Dreyer, who comes from the metropolitan south. Their different backgrounds, personalities, and methods immediately set them against each other. But when the investigation begins to spiral out of control, both detectives resort to questionable moves in order to stay on the case and protect their secrets.
Atmospheric Nordic NoirGrim MurdersFlawed DetectivesRemote Norwegian WildernessSlow-Burn Psychological MysteryBleak Crime ThrillerSmall-Town SecretsIntense Character Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Pål Jackman, Anne Sewitsky
Written by:
Hans Christian Storrøsten
Produced by:
Lasse Greve Alsos

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Monster

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Monster legally?

PBS MasterpieceViaplay

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Monster in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Monster worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Monster rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Monster have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

When did Monster air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Monster in?

Norwegian

It was made in Norwegian. Produced in Norway.

In how many countries can I watch Monster?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Monster in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Monster use?

Idiosyncratic Cover ArtOfficially Shortened TitleOddball in the SeriesContrasting Sequel ProtagonistContrasting Sequel SettingTrue Crime

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Monster, including Idiosyncratic Cover Art, Officially Shortened Title, Oddball in the Series.