Anno 1790
Overview
Set against the backdrop of 18th century Stockholm, Anno 1790 intertwines modern crime storytelling with historical intrigue. A progressive surgeon and a police commissioner navigate the complexities of murder investigations during the Age of Enlightenment, employing unorthodox methods that reflect their time. While the techniques may differ from contemporary practices, the underlying motives—revenge, greed, love, jealousy, and political machinations—remain timeless. This gripping narrative delves into the societal norms and moral dilemmas of the era, offering a unique perspective on crime and justice in a rapidly evolving world.
Episodes
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1
Between Blood and Lilacs
While escorting a patient home in Stockholm, army surgeon Johan Gustav Daadh receives an unexpected offer to become the district police commissioner. ...
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2
The Perfumed Pistol
The owner of a shop is discovered dead, a knife embedded in his chest. Although a man has been apprehended at the scene, Daadh isn’t convinced by th...
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3
Fickle Woman
Daadh arrives to question the individual responsible for printing slanderous pamphlets about the King, only to discover the man brutally murdered, his...
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4
Good Evening, Beautiful Mask!
A clever thief is causing chaos in Stockholm, and the growing fear puts Daadh in a tough spot as he races to catch the masked criminal, who is notorio...
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5
The Wages of Sin Is Death
Title: The Price of Transgression Plot: An explosion rocks a crowded café, throwing the scene into chaos. Detective Daadh's pursuit of the truth is ...
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6
A Toast to the Scaffold
An old radical ally of Daadh's faces accusations of treason and is executed in the town square. Plans are made for his remains to be sent to Uppsala U...
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7
The Blind Hand of Fate
Several children are discovered lifeless amid the vast mounds of waste and filth along Stockholm's waterfront. Daadh's probe takes him to the Great Or...
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8
The Die Is Cast
Title: The Die Is Cast Plot: A wealthy estate owner is discovered lifeless in his stables, having been fatally injured by his horse. Daadh quickly co...
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9
The Voices of the Dead
Daadh receives an invitation from his professor in Uppsala, who seeks his assistance in uncovering the identity of a student’s poisoner. As Daadh de...
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10
A Different Kingdom
Title: A Different Kingdom Plot: As Daadh faces the departure of his friends and the looming threat of his greatest foe, his life is thrown into chao...
