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 6th jan work - The Bridge Introduction main character: name - Saga Norén role - introduced as a member of the Malmö County Police Department in the first episode of the series. lead homicide detective in Malmö. has knowledge in forensic pathology. type of investigator - hardcore investigator  methods / personality - Saga was written to be a woman completely lacking in social skills. she is perceived to have Asperger’s Syndrome due to her emotionally detached tendencies and perceptions of problems in the world around her. minimal use of makeup, leather trousers, olive green military coat. blunt, nearly always telling the truth even if it risks hurting her or others. unintentionally rude or insensitive. direct and logical. finds it hard to empathise but not malicious (AS?)  expresses emotions differently. strict adherence to rules, greatly devoted to her job. doesn’t like physical contact retreats away from strangers or ‘outsiders’. history/childhood/background - sister Je...
 Nordic / Scandinavian Noir - crime drama generally written from pov of police and set in Scandinavia or Nordic countries - murky atmosphere, dark narratives, flawed protagonists - The Killing / The Bridge / Bordertown ect. - distinctive and appealing style - realistic, simple, precise - tackles a murder mystery that is linked with several storylines and themes such as investigation of dark underbelly of modern society - dimly lit aesthetic, slow melancholic pace, multi layered storylines - often features a mix of bleak naturalism and disconsolate locations