In episode 2 of The Åre Murders, the mystery surrounding Amanda’s death deepens as Hanna, despite her reluctance, gets involved in the investigation. As the story unfolds, suspicion falls on several characters, including Amanda’s creepy teacher, Lasse. Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything that happens in this thrilling episode.
Hanna is at the ski lifts where Amanda’s body was found, and Daniel, her partner in the investigation, informs her that the area is sealed off. There’s some tension between them when Hanna mentions that Grip asked her to assist over Christmas, which Daniel wasn’t informed about. After checking with Grip, they continue their investigation. At the scene, Hanna notices Amanda’s body was placed on the ski lift, and Daniel tells her that Amanda’s boyfriend, Viktor, was initially a suspect but has been cleared due to his solid alibi.
The investigation continues as they speak with Amanda’s friend, Ebba, who breaks down in tears, recalling the last moments she shared with Amanda. It’s revealed that Amanda had been wearing a bracelet, which seemed significant, but no one knows its exact importance yet. Later, Hanna and Daniel break the devastating news to Amanda’s parents, which only deepens the sorrow. During their search of Amanda’s bedroom, the police find a large sum of money, which is unusual because Amanda didn’t typically use cash. There’s also a shocking discovery – their dog is dead, leading Amanda’s father, Harald, to believe that someone is intentionally targeting his family.
As Hanna investigates further, she gets an unexpected call from her sister. After the call ends, she finds out that the coroner believes Amanda was likely killed somewhere else and then left at the ski lifts, possibly out of guilt. The cause of death is confirmed to be strangulation. Daniel introduces Hanna to two new characters, Anton and Raffe, who might hold keys to understanding the mystery.
Meanwhile, the tension grows between Hanna and Daniel, with Hanna being under investigation herself, which Daniel is quick to point out. There’s also a strange interaction between Mira and Fredrik at a Christmas party. Fredrik seems suspicious about his wife’s activities, and Mira acts distant, hinting at tension in their relationship. The party also reveals some financial secrets, adding another layer to the intrigue.
Later, Hanna makes an unsettling discovery while reviewing footage from the party. She notices a car parked outside Ebba’s house at 2 AM, which seems like an important lead. She tries to discuss it with Daniel, but he brushes it off, irritated. Despite his dismissive attitude, Hanna persists in pursuing leads. In another scene, they visit Ebba’s house again, where she denies having any conflict with Amanda, but there’s clearly more going on beneath the surface. Ebba’s strange behavior in the video raises even more suspicions.
Back at home, Lena, the cleaner, behaves oddly, which makes Hanna suspicious. Lena is seen snooping around and making strange phone calls, all while acting scared and hiding a mark on her face. Something about Lena’s behavior doesn’t add up, and she might be more involved than she seems.
The tension intensifies when Fredrik warns Harald to stay away from his wife, further complicating the investigation. He later confesses to having an affair, and the police begin to suspect that Fredrik might have had a motive to kill Amanda, but he has a solid alibi. Despite the alibi, the investigators can’t shake the feeling that Fredrik’s involvement isn’t entirely innocent.
The episode closes with Lasse, Amanda’s teacher, acting even stranger. He insists on talking to Ebba in a creepy manner, touching her face in a way that raises major red flags. As the investigation moves forward, the police uncover that Lasse rented a truck, which is an important detail. Hanna and Daniel head out to question him, and his behavior is increasingly alarming. Is Lasse the killer? The way he interacts with Ebba and his odd actions point to a man hiding something.
As the investigation intensifies, the web of suspicion surrounding the characters continues to grow. Who killed Amanda? Is it Lasse, the creepy teacher, or someone else close to her? The Åre Murders is only getting more thrilling, with plenty of secrets yet to be revealed.