The BEST episodes of The Hunt for a Killer

Every episode of The Hunt for a Killer ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Hunt for a Killer!

Police officers Pelle Akesson and Monica Olhed lead the investigation of the disappearance of 10-year-old Helen Nilsson.

Last Updated: 2/11/2024Network: SVT1Status: Ended

6.77

31 votes

#1 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/13/2020

A DNA match has identified Helén’s rapist. The police tear apart the suspect’s cabin and find traces of Helén and Jannica’s blood. But is it enough evidence?

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6.75

32 votes

#2 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/29/2020

Pelle secretly reviews Helén Nilsson’s case, and he finds a suspect that bears closer scrutiny: Leif Storm, a neighbor of Helén’s.

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6.69

29 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/22/2020

The detectives have solved several murders, but not Helén Nilsson’s case. Investigating another murder case, the police think they might have a new suspect.

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6.55

29 votes

#4 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/6/2020

Pelle sends a sample of DNA found on Helén’s body to a lab. And once they have the results, the testing of suspects’ DNA can be checked for a match.

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6.47

38 votes

#5 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2020

The body of 10-year-old Helén Nilsson is found six days after she went missing. Detective Åkesson worries that the investigation is drifting off track.

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6.39

33 votes

#6 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/15/2020

Pelle is worried that Helén’s case has stalled, when the body of Sofia Jansson is found. Volunteers patrol the streets, including Bengt Karlsson.

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