Black Sands
Young police detective Anita leaves Reykjavik to investigate the death of a tourist on the black sands. In what turns out to be her first case, she discovers a serial killer has been operating for years, disguising murders as accidents. Anita's hometown is also here, and she has a few issues to face while in the area.
- 2021-2024
- 2 seasons
- Suspense, Drama
Young police detective Anita leaves Reykjavik to investigate the death of a tourist on the black sands. In what turns out to be her first case, she discovers a serial killer has been operating for years, disguising murders as accidents. Anita's hometown is also here, and she has a few issues to face while in the area.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Time to Live
Helena, arrives at the police station seeking information about historical abuse in foster homes. Fríða becomes concerned when she learns the foster home belongs to Aníta's grandmother, while Aníta battles postpartum depression at home.
Episode 2
Everything is a Lie
Helena is found dead in a car crash, plunging Fríða into shock. Suspicions of foul play spark an investigation. Fríða keeps the details from Aníta who later uncovers the truth while battling a deepening depression.
Episode 3
Alone and Forsaken
After learning the truth about Helena's death, Aníta returns to work. A family secret drives her to investigate her grandmother's foster home, uncovering ties to Helena's death as other women from the foster home gather for the funeral.
Episode 4
Too Many Breaths
After Helena's funeral, the women argue over Davíð's presence in town. Fríða's investigation points to him, while Aníta uncovers disturbing truths about her grandmother's foster home. Auður confronts Davíð, leading to tragic consequences.
Episode 5
Alone you are
When Davíð's body is found, everything changes. Aníta's mental state deteriorates unnoticed by Fríða. Helena's investigation implicates Davíð, while surveillance footage reveals crucial clues to his death.
Episode 6
Dancing Barefoot
In 1983, Helena arrives at the foster home as Grandma Helga confronts Davíð about his situation with the girls, marking the start of the Black Sands saga.
Episode 7
Getting Out
Interrogations shift dramatically after new autopsy info. Gústi, fearing Aníta's connection, discovers she knew everything. Realizing her mental state, he takes the baby, leading to terrible consequences.
Episode 8
Black Beach II
The search for Aníta and Erla, continues overnight with Reykjavík Police leading the investigation. Evidence increasingly points to Aníta, and Fríða finds crucial evidence, forcing her to make a critical decision about Aníta's future.