Fortitude (2015)
A remote Arctic town. A community with no history of violence. One murder that changes everything — and something far darker waiting beneath the ice.
Fortitude - Series Information
- Original Title: Fortitude
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Created by: Simon Donald
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 42 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 25
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 29, 2015 (United States - TV-MA), January 29, 2015 (United Kingdom - 18), January 29, 2015 (Germany - 18), January 29, 2015 (France - 18), January 29, 2015 (New Zealand - 16), January 29, 2015 (Australia - R 18+), January 29, 2015 (Italy - VM12), January 29, 2015 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Sky Atlantic
- Alternative Titles: Fortitude - Ein Ort wie kein anderer (DE), FORTITUDE フォーティチュード／極寒の殺人鬼 (JP)
- Production Companies: Sky Atlantic, Tiger Aspect, Fifty Fathoms
- Production Countries: United Kingdom
Fortitude - Plot
Fortitude is a place like nowhere else. Although surrounded by the savage beauty of the Arctic landscape, Fortitude is one of the safest towns on earth. There has never been a violent crime here. Until now. In such a close-knit community a murder touches everyone and the unsettling, mysterious horror of this crime threatens the future of the town itself.
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Fortitude - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Simon Donald
Main Cast
- Richard Dormer
- Sienna Guillory
- Mia Jexen
- Sofie Gråbøl
- Luke Treadaway
- Darren Boyd
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
- Alexandra Moen
- Verónica Echegui
- Dennis Quaid
Writers
- Simon Donald
- Simon Burke
Executive Producers
- Chris Loveall
Fortitude - FAQs
What is Fortitude about?
Fortitude is set in a remote Arctic town that prides itself on being one of the safest places on earth — until a brutal murder shatters that illusion. The series blends Nordic noir crime investigation with supernatural horror, exploring how a tight-knit community unravels when its darkest secrets surface.
Is Fortitude based on a true story?
Fortitude is not based on a true story. Creator Simon Donald invented the fictional Arctic settlement and its mysteries. However, the show draws on real Arctic geography and the genuine isolation of remote polar communities to ground its atmosphere in an unsettling sense of authenticity.
Where was Fortitude filmed?
Fortitude was primarily filmed in Iceland, with the town of Reyðarfjörður standing in for the fictional Arctic settlement. Additional scenes were shot in the UK. Iceland's stark, snow-covered landscapes gave the series its distinctive and oppressive visual identity throughout all three seasons.
Does Fortitude have a supernatural element?
Yes, and it's one of the show's most distinctive qualities. Fortitude starts as a crime thriller but gradually weaves in genuinely unsettling supernatural and body-horror elements tied to the Arctic permafrost. This genre-blending caught many viewers off guard and became a defining — if divisive — feature of the series.
How many seasons does Fortitude have?
Fortitude ran for three seasons on Sky Atlantic. Season 1 consists of 11 episodes, Season 2 has 10 episodes, and Season 3 wraps the story in a tighter 4-episode final run, bringing the total to 25 episodes across the series' full run from 2015 to 2018.
Who are the main actors in Fortitude?
The ensemble cast includes Richard Dormer, Sienna Guillory, Mia Jexen, Sofie Gråbøl, Luke Treadaway, Darren Boyd, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Alexandra Moen, Verónica Echegui, and Dennis Quaid. Notable guest appearances include Stanley Tucci and Michael Gambon in earlier seasons.
Where can I watch Fortitude online?
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What are similar shows to Fortitude?
If Fortitude's blend of crime and atmosphere appeals to you, The Killing and Acquitted offer similarly cold, brooding Nordic noir. For the supernatural edge, Slasher scratches a comparable itch. Signal and Life on Mars also share that quality of crime investigation twisted by something stranger lurking beneath the surface.
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