Scandinavian Star

The story of the tragedy on board the Scandinavian Star in 1990, is still the biggest unsolved murder mystery in Scandinavia in recent times. 30 years after the disaster, a new Danish documentary series tells the entire story.

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Documentary
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First Aired on

Mar 08, 2020

1 seaons till Apr 06, 2020

Popularity: 3.6031
2 votes
Networks
(DK)
Production

Danish Documentary (DK)Nordisk Film Denmark (DK)DR TV (DK)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Restored Hope

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Fire60 min

    On April 6th 1990, the Scandinavian Star leaves port. What should have been a regular cruise becomes a tragedy, and 159 people die. This is the story of the biggest unsolved murder case in recent Scandinavian history.

  • Episode 2The Disaster60 min

    When the fire starts aboard the Scandinavian Star, panic erupts. Then, when the rescue mission starts, the water used to extinguish the fire threatens to capsize the ship.

  • Episode 3The Crime Scene60 min

    Everyone thinks the fire has almost been extinguished, but at 3:00am, another explosive fire suddenly breaks out, burning a large part of the ship. On the docks, an extensive international investigation begins.

  • Episode 4The Arsonist60 min

    Norwegian police receive a tip that a convicted arsonist was among the deceased. The suspect is a Danish truck driver, and despite the lack of evidence, Norwegian police decide to name him as the perpetrator.

  • Episode 5Miami60 min

    The ship is left in a port in England, waiting for a new owner. It’s eventually purchased for a small amount by an unknown company from the Bahamas.  A Norwegian journalist starts a closer investigation.

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