8 Nordic Noir Shows on Netflix That Can Be Called Masterpieces

Nordic noir shows have become a massive international hit in recent years, enchanting audiences with their atmospheric productions, emotionally challenged protagonists, and dark narratives. Though technically not a genre in the strictest sense, “Nordic noir” is an umbrella term applied to shows and movies from Scandinavian countries that follow vastly different stories but all share those aforementioned tropes. And, over the last few years, Netflix has established itself as the go-to streaming home for these dark Scandi-noir productions.