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Marcella

Marcella

Description: Acclaimed writer Hans Rosenfeldt continues his first British drama following the international success of the Swedish/Danish series `The Bridge'. Anna Friel stars in the lead role of Marcella Backland, a British police detective working in contemporary London. Set in Rosenfeldt's unique style of Nordic Noir, the body of a missing child is discovered inside a wall and a task-force is assembled to catch the killer. A complex set of characters from all walks of life and interweaving storylines will take viewers on a dark and emotional journey with turns at every corner.
Genre: Documentary, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Year Released: 2016
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 24
First episode air date: April 4, 2016
Awards: International Emmy Award for Best Performance by an Actress
Composer: Lorne Balfe
Networks: Netflix, ITV
Program Creators: Hans Rosenfeldt, Nicola Larder

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