The Investigation

1 Season | 6 Episodes | TV-14

Based on the real-life investigation into the 2017 murder of young Swedish journalist Kim Wall, which made headlines around the world as “the submarine case”, this limited drama series follows the team of investigators and divers who worked tirelessly for six months in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles to gather evidence and bring justice for Wall’s family.

Søren Malling (A Hijacking) leads the cast as Jens Møller, the Head of Homicide for the Copenhagen Police, alongside Pilou Asbæk (Game of Thrones) as the prosecutor Jakob Buch-Jepsen. Pernilla August (Star Wars) and Rolf Lassgård (The Hunters) star as Kim Wall’s parents, Ingrid and Joachim Wall.

The Investigation is written, directed and executive produced by Oscar-Nominated Tobias Lindholm and produced by Fremantle’s Scandinavian production company, Miso Film. The series was made in close cooperation with the real-life Jens Møller and Kim Wall’s parents, Ingrid and Joachim Wall.

Featured Characters

Jens Møller
Søren Malling
Jakob Buch-Jepsen
Pilou Asbæk
Ingrid Wall
Pernilla August
Maibritt Porse
Laura Christensen
Joachim Wall
Rolf Lassgård
Musa Amin
Dulfi Al-Jabouri
Nikolaj Storm
Hans Henrik Clemensen

1.Day 1 (Dag 1)

When a Swedish journalist disappears while aboard a local inventor's homemade submarine, the Head of Homicide suspects foul play.

2.What We Know and What We Assume (Det vi ved, og det vi antager)

As the press runs with the story, salacious rumors begin to spread. Meanwhile, Jens and his team hit dead-ends.

3.The Hunt (Jagten)

When a torso washes up on Amager, urgent questions arise about the cause of Kim's uncertain death.

4.1280 Meters

Jens calls in new experts to redirect the divers. While examining the suspect's workshop, Maibritt makes a mistake.

5.A Whole Person (Et helt menneske)

Jakob applies pressure to determine the cause of death, while Jens calls a press conference.

6.In Dubio Pro Reo

As the case threatens to crumble, Maibritt leaves no stone unturned and Jakob prepares for a final uphill battle in court.

Inside The Investigation

4:34

Making The Investigation

Writer and director Tobias Lindholm discusses the human stories at the core of The Investigation and how the show was made with authenticity in mind.

5:27

The Story Behind the Headlines

Jens Møller Jensen, the actual lead investigator on the submarine case, gives his personal account of how the case impacted him and what he has learned about loss and life from Kim Wall’s parents, Ingrid and Joachim.