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The Darkness

Aksel Borgen returns to his hometown 20 years after being acquitted of the murder of his girlfriend. From Walter Presents, in Norwegian with English subtitles.

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The Darkness

Season 2 Episode 6 | 45m 6s

After the trial, Aksel is furious. He realizes that he will be marked a murderer no matter what. Finally, at his lowest point, help comes from an unexpected source. Before Aksel can learn the truth, though, things fall apart again

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