A Nearly Normal Family
Genre
Based onA Nearly Normal Family
by M.T. Edvardsson
Written by
  • Hans Jörnlind
  • Anna Platt
Directed byPer Hanefjord
Starring
Country of originSweden
Original languageSwedish
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Emma Hägglund
  • Iréne Lindblad
  • Lars Wannebo
ProducerAnna Sofia Mörck
CinematographyGustav Danielsson
Production companyJarowskij
Original release
NetworkNetflix

A Nearly Normal Family is a Swedish drama limited series directed by Per Hanefjord, and developed by Hans Jörnlind and Anna Platt for Netflix.[1] Based on the novel of the same name by M.T. Edvardsson,[2] it stars Björn Bengtsson, Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors, and Lo Kauppi.[3] The six-chapter series follows the events proceeding and after the murder of 32-year-old entrepreneur Christoffer "Chris" Olsen.

The limited series runs less than five hours and was released on 24 November 2023.

Premise

A Nearly Normal Family follows how a seemingly normal family's life changes when a murder proves the lengths that they are willing to go to protect each other.[1]

Cast

Main

  • Alexandra Karlsson Tyrefors as Stella Sandell, daughter of Ulrika and Adam Sandell.
  • Christian Fandango Sundgren as Christoffer "Chris" Olsen, a 32-year-old entrepreneur, whom Stella is accused of murdering.
  • Björn Bengtsson as Adam Sandell, a well-liked pastor and father of Stella Sandell, and husband of Ulrika Sandell.
  • Melisa Ferhatovic as Amina Basic, an aspiring lawyer, and best friend to Stella Sandell.
  • Lo Kauppi as Ulrika Sandell, a high-powered attorney and prosecutor, and mother to Stella Sandell and wife to Adam Sandell.

Recurring

  • Håkan Bengtsson as Mikael Blomberg, Stella's lawyer.
  • Moa Gammel as Jenny Jandsdotter, a public prosecutor.
  • Christoffer Willén as Robin Kjellander, a coach at the summer camp Amina and Stella attend.
  • Sara Chaanhing Kennedy as Alexandra Besic, Amina's mother.
  • Pablo Leiva Wenger as Dino Basic, Amina's father.
  • Eva Westerling as Kerstin Boströ, Stella's boss at Grandma's Bakery.

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Chapter One"Per HanefjordHans Jörnlind & Anna PlattNovember 24, 2023 (2023-11-24)
Four years after the rape of their then 15-year-old daughter Stella, the Sandells appear to be back to normal, until a murder is committed, and Stella is the prime suspect.
2"Chapter Two"Per HanefjordHans Jörnlind & Anna PlattNovember 24, 2023 (2023-11-24)
While interrogations are held, the Sandells choose to keep the truth of what happened that night hidden. Adam, using his position as a pastor, pushes the case forward.
3"Chapter Three"Per HanefjordHans Jörnlind & Anna PlattNovember 24, 2023 (2023-11-24)
Stella makes a shocking discovery at Chris' apartment. Ulrika uses her position as a prosecutor to get inside information.
4"Chapter Four"Per HanefjordHans Jörnlind & Anna PlattNovember 24, 2023 (2023-11-24)
Ulrika sets up a dinner with the Besic's, trying to get more evidence, but she goes too far. Stella talks to her psychologist and opens up about her past trauma.
5"Chapter Five"Per HanefjordHans Jörnlind & Anna PlattNovember 24, 2023 (2023-11-24)
Ulrika talks to Amina and decides to do whatever it takes to protect her family. Adam beats up Robin, but doesn't get charged for his crime, and Stella feels guilty for what happened.
6"Chapter Six"Per HanefjordHans Jörnlind & Anna PlattNovember 24, 2023 (2023-11-24)
The trial finally happens. Amina takes the stand and tells the court exactly what happened that night. Stella does not get charged with murder and is released.

Production

The adaptation was announced in 2022.[4] The show was set and primarily filmed in Lund, with a few scenes filmed in Stockholm.[5]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an audience approval rating of 87%, with critic reviews not currently available.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Watch A Nearly Normal Family | Netflix Official Site". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  2. ↑ "'A Nearly Normal Family' Is Actually Based On *This* Book". Yahoo Life. 2023-11-28. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  3. ↑ A Nearly Normal Family (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb, retrieved 2023-11-29
  4. ↑ "Why the internet is obsessed with this Swedish murder mystery on Netflix". Yahoo Life. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  5. ↑ "A Nearly Normal Family Filming Location: Where Was It Filmed & Set?". Yahoo Entertainment. 2023-11-29. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  6. ↑ "A Nearly Normal Family - Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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