With summer just around the corner, comes the irresistible urge to immerse yourself in some captivating series. Netflix is rolling out one new series after another, but one in particular is causing a stir:
The Glass Dome
. Just launched in April, this Swedish series has already established itself as a must-see. It is currently considered to be the ‘best series of the year’.
Straight from Sweden, the mini-series
The Glass Dome
is causing a stir among fans around the world. Catapulted into Netflix’s global Top 10 for non-English shows, this crime drama stands out with its dark atmosphere and gripping plot. Created by Camilla Läckberg and directed by Lisa Farzaneh and Henrik Björn, it brilliantly captures the full force of Nordic Noir.
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Camilla Läckberg, the queen of crime fiction
Born on 30 August 1974 in Fjällbacka, a small harbour town on Sweden’s west coast, Camilla Läckberg has established herself as the undisputed queen of Scandinavian crime fiction. Her works have been translated into over 40 languages and have sold more than 26 million copies worldwide, confirming her status as a bestselling author.
Her literary universe is defined by constant psychological tension, family dramas laden with secrets, and suffocating atmospheres typical of Nordic Noir. Through her intricately crafted plots, Läckberg explores the cracks in the human psyche against a cold, oppressive backdrop.
Building on her literary success, she was gradually turned towards the screen. Her collaboration with Netflix marks a new chapter in her career, as she brings her mastery of suspense to television with the mini-series
The Glass Dome
, which she co-wrote alongside directors Lisa Farzaneh and Henrik Björn.
The Glass Dome
, a taste of Swedish thrill
Quietly released in April,
The Glass Dome
has since become a major hit. Thanks to word of mouth and glowing reviews on social media, the series has racked up over 73 million viewing hours,
according to
L’Express
— an achievement that places it among Netflix’s biggest recent successes.
This six-part mini-series plunges us into a dark and deeply personal investigation —both intimate and haunting—carried by the heavy, brooding atmosphere so typical of
Nordic thrillers
.
The story follows Lejla Ness, a brilliant criminologist played by Léonie Vincent, who returns to her hometown after the death of her adoptive mother. But the homecoming is anything but peaceful: the mysterious disappearance of a teenage girl reopens the buried wounds of her own past, marked by a traumatic abduction.
With its chilling and unexpected twists, tightly controlled pacing, and sharp direction,
The Glass Dome
emerges as a masterful icy gust that shakes up the platform. Blending deep psychology, relentless suspense, and raw emotion, the series reaffirms the strength of Nordic Noir—and proves that Camilla Läckberg is just as brilliant behind the camera as she is on the page.
