description Wisting Overview
Wisting is a Norwegian crime drama television series that premiered on TV 2 Norway in 2019. Based on the novels of Jørn Lier Horst, the series follows Detective Inspector William Wisting, portrayed by Sven Nordin, a veteran police investigator working in the coastal town of Larvik. Parallel storylines involve his daughter Line, a journalist whose reporting frequently intersects with her father's investigations. The series is part of the Nordic noir tradition of atmospheric, character-driven crime drama and has been distributed to international audiences through streaming platforms.
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Wisting ranks #16 of 43 in the Police Procedural ranking, behind Between the Lines, ahead of The Break.
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Who plays the lead character in the Norwegian series Wisting?
The character of Detective Inspector William Wisting is portrayed by the well-known Norwegian actor Sven Nordin. He stars alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, who plays an FBI agent in the first season of the show.
Where does the show Wisting take place?
The series is set and filmed in the coastal Norwegian town of Larvik. This location provides the show with a distinct, moody atmosphere that is characteristic of Nordic noir crime dramas.
Are the episodes of Wisting based on books?
Yes, the television series is directly based on the bestselling crime novels written by Norwegian author Jørn Lier Horst. The show adapts specific plots from his extensive literary series featuring Detective Wisting.
When did the crime series Wisting premiere?
The Norwegian crime drama premiered on TV 2 Norway in 2019. It was later picked up by international streaming platforms, such as Sundance Now, making it available to a global audience.
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