Episode Guide
The Investigators: Part 2 The Journalists: Part 2 The Lawyers: Part 2
The Lorenskog Disappearances is a well-written, slow-burn crime drama that works off a semi-fictional retelling of a high-profile case that rocked Norway to its core back in 2019. The story follows the detectives who work on the case as they try to piece together what happened to three young women who went missing in 2019.
Norwegian billionaire Tom Hagen left his mansion in Lorenskog one morning to visit his office at Futurum business park. In his absence, his wife, Anne-Elisabeth Hagen, was kidnapped and held to ransom. The ransom demand is now up to $100 million. If the ransom is not paid within a certain amount of time, Anne-Elisabeth Hagen will be released and she may or may not return home.
The family of Tom Hanks are in a lot of trouble. A letter was left behind threatening to harm or kill Anne if Tom and his family contacted the police or media, and it seems as though the kidnappers are demanding a ransom. Not only that, but they’ve been keeping an eye on the family for a while, so they’ll know if Tom does anything to try and get help. ..
Tom does get the police involved though, who discreetly start a covert operation to find out exactly who has taken Anne – and why. They do their best to keep it out of the media, but it’s only a matter of time before they get involved.
The second is the detective who is working the case, Saga, a woman with a heart of gold. She’s determined to find the truth and bring justice to those who have wronged her. Along the way, she must overcome obstacles and enemies both personal and professional.
Jorunn Lakke is the lead investigator on this case, and she is a strong and determined woman who is always looking for the truth. She follows the case closely and helps to make sure that it is brought to justice.
The showrunners have done a great job of creating a believable and compelling crime drama. The mood is dark and brooding, with a strong sense of suspense. The characters are well fleshed out, and the show does an excellent job of exploring their motivations and relationships. There’s a good deal of care put into the mood, tone and atmosphere, which makes for an enjoyable watch.
The show has taken a more pragmatic approach to getting us invested in the people investigating this one, as well as the case itself. This is in contrast to the previous episode, which was more speculative and left much to the imagination.
Episode 3 of this book is the weakest, sandwiched between two episodes that focus almost exclusively on Aleks and Erlend. While the chapter isn’t bad per-se, it feels more like a transition episode, before the final two pick things back up again.
While “The Staircase” focused on the prosecution’s case, “The Keepers” takes a look at the victim’s story. Both shows explore the idea of what could have happened to these young women and how their deaths may have been connected. However, while “The Staircase” left viewers with a clear answer as to who killed Michael Peterson, “The Keepers” leaves us with more questions than answers. ..
The Lorenskog Disappearances is a well-made crime drama that is worth watching. ..
The Lorenskog Disappearances ended in a mysterious way on December 15, 1978. The disappearances of three young women, all from the town of Lorenskog in the southern part of Sweden, had left a large hole in the community’s morale. Investigators were unable to find any clues as to what could have happened to the girls.
