A Nearly Normal Family (Swedish: En helt vanlig familj) is a 2023 Swedish drama limited television 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 before 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 to protect each other.[1]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
On Rotten Tomatoes, the miniseries has an approval rating of 75% based on eight critic reviews.[6]
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