BBC4's Danish crime drama is set under darkened winter skies, but the quality of the writing and acting shines

The Killing: BBC4's new Scandinavian import via @guardian

In Copenhagen, charismatic detective Hallgrim Hallgrimsson (Jens Albinus) puts together a team of crimefighters equipped with the most advanced technology and high-tech weapons. Called "The Eagle" for his unerring intuition, Hallgrimsson exudes competence and self-assurance; but behind the dynamic facade is a tormented personality ...