Forbrydelsen (the killing)

There are hundreds of really good murder crime investigation books/scripts written, but Scandinavians do it better.  Ponderous, calm, efficient, gripping, with a brooding dark vibe; there's a touch of grey to their colours which makes everything real and serious. 

 Forbrydelsen (the killing) is a fantastically well made Danish murder crime investigation drama.  The mood, the darkness, the minimal dialogues, The subtle aggression and the efficient investigation is done just right.

 A not so intricate, yet deep plot, set in Copenhagen is perfect, with politics, and general life goings in the backdrop.

There was another glossier American version but it doesn't do this Danish artwork any justice. It just doesn't have that touch.