Trapped (2015)
An Icelandic Nordic noir masterpiece where a snowbound murder forces a small-town police chief to confront secrets buried beneath the ice.
Trapped - Series Information
- Original Title: Ófærð
- First Air Year: 2015
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Baltasar Kormákur
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 50 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 28
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Icelandic
- Spoken Languages: Danish, Icelandic, German, French, English
- First Air Date: December 27, 2015 (United States - TV-14), December 27, 2015 (Canada - 18+), December 27, 2015 (Germany - 18), December 27, 2015 (France - 16), December 27, 2015 (India - A), December 27, 2015 (New Zealand - 16), December 27, 2015 (Australia - MA 15+), December 27, 2015 (Brazil - 16), December 27, 2015 (Italy - VM18), December 27, 2015 (Spain - 16), December 27, 2015 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: RÚV
- Alternative Titles: Entrapped (US), Ófærð (IS), Trapped - Gefangen in Island (DE), V PASTI (SI), Atrapados (ES)
- Production Companies: RVK Studios
- Production Countries: Iceland, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom
Trapped - Plot
The body of a murder victim turns up in a small Icelandic village just as a major snowstorm cuts the region off from the rest of the world.
Trapped - Trailer
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Trapped - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Baltasar Kormákur
Main Cast
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
- Baltasar Breki Samper
- Elva María Birgisdóttir
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
- Hans Tórgarð
- Sólveig Arnarsdóttir
- Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir
- Dar Salim
Writers
- Sigurjón Kjartansson
- Baltasar Kormákur
- Clive Bradley
Trapped - FAQs
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Is Trapped based on a true story?
Trapped is not based on a specific true story. It is an original fictional crime drama created by Baltasar Kormákur and writer Sigurjón Kjartansson. However, it draws on the real atmosphere, landscape, and social fabric of rural Iceland to ground its narrative authentically.
Who plays the lead role in Trapped?
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson plays Andri Ólafsson, the determined police chief at the heart of the series. The ensemble cast also includes Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Dar Salim, and Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, among others.
What is Trapped about?
Trapped follows a small-town Icelandic police chief named Andri who must investigate a brutal murder after a blizzard isolates his community from the outside world. Each season deepens the mystery, exploring corruption, family trauma, and the harsh realities of life in Iceland's remote regions.
How many seasons does Trapped have?
Trapped ran for three seasons. Season 1 and Season 2 each contain 10 episodes, while the third and final season, subtitled Entrapped, consists of 8 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 28.
Did Trapped win any awards or critical recognition?
Trapped earned strong critical acclaim internationally and became one of the most celebrated Nordic noir exports of its era. It won multiple Edda Awards in Iceland, including Best Drama Series, and was praised by critics for its atmospheric tension, compelling performances, and cinematic visual style.
Why did Trapped end after Season 3?
Trapped concluded with its third season, Entrapped, in 2021, bringing Andri's story to a deliberate close. Creator Baltasar Kormákur and the production team chose to end the series on their own terms rather than extend it beyond its natural narrative arc, resulting in a satisfying conclusion.
Who composed the music for Trapped?
The haunting and atmospheric score for Trapped was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson, the acclaimed Icelandic composer known for his minimalist and emotionally resonant work. His music became a defining element of the series' tense, brooding atmosphere.
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