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Quicksand

2019Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–7.7Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout characters.

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

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E6 "Vittnena" 8.1

Episodes

7.5

Story

After a tragedy at a school sends shock waves through a wealthy Stockholm suburb, a seemingly well-adjusted teen finds herself on trial for murder.

Feels like

  • Teen Crime Drama
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Legal Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Wealth & Privilege
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Nordic Noir
  • Character Study

Cast

11 of 11 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Per-Olav Sørensen, Lisa Farzaneh
Written by
Camilla Ahlgren, Malin Persson Giolito, Veronica Zacco
Produced by
Fatima Varhos, Frida Asp

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 2019 · April 5, 2019 · Ended

First aired
April 5, 2019
Last aired
April 5, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Swedish
Made in
Sweden
Available in
129 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Bungled Suicide, Crazy Jealous Guy, Speed Sex +9

  • Bungled Suicide
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Speed Sex
  • Don't Answer That
  • How We Got Here
  • Sympathetic Adulterer
  • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
  • Softer and Slower Cover
  • Wham Line
  • Freak Out
  • Exact Words
  • Instant Mystery, Just Delete Scene

12 of 27 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Quicksand

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Quicksand?

Netflix

In the United States, Quicksand streams on Netflix. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is Quicksand worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch Quicksand?

5 h

About 5 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2019.

Will I feel good after watching Quicksand?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Quicksand good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Quicksand in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.

What tropes does Quicksand use?

Bungled SuicideCrazy Jealous GuySpeed SexDon't Answer ThatHow We Got HereSympathetic AdultererSelf-Fulfilling ProphecySofter and Slower CoverWham LineFreak OutExact WordsInstant Mystery, Just Delete Sceneand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Bungled Suicide, Crazy Jealous Guy, and Speed Sex.