What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedUnder the Storm
Christoffer Carlsson · Book · 2024
If you loved Under the Storm, start with Unforgotten (Chris Lang, 2015) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Under the Storm across media.
If Under the Storm captivated you, it is because you appreciate how small-town secrets and cold cases expose deeply buried intergenerational trauma.
Films on the same thread
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Niels Arden Oplev · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with Under the Storm: Nordic Noir.
Like Under the Storm, this masterclass in Nordic Noir uses a grim investigation to peel back layers of systemic corruption and hidden societal rot within a cold landscape.
Anatomy of a Fall
Justine Triet · Film · 2023
Explores: Marital Discord, Ambiguity, Moral Dilemma.
You will find the same unsettling focus on the fragility of truth and domestic secrets that defines Under the Storm as this narrative dissects a mysterious death.
A History of Violence
David Cronenberg · Film · 2005
Explores: hidden identity, past coming back to haunt you, violence begets violence.
Much like Under the Storm, this story examines how a singular violent event can shatter the facade of a quiet community and force a reckoning with the past.
Sleeping Dogs
Adam Cooper · Film · 2024
Shares a thread with Under the Storm: Police Procedural.
This investigation mirrors the haunting atmosphere of Under the Storm by forcing a detective to confront his own fractured memories while solving a long-buried, brutal murder case.
Series on the same thread
Unforgotten
Chris Lang · Series · 2015
Shares a thread with Under the Storm: Police Procedural.
If the cold case investigation in Under the Storm resonated with you, this series offers a similarly thoughtful look at how the past continues to haunt the present.
The Night Of
Richard Price · Series · 2016
Shares a thread with Under the Storm: Police Procedural.
This series captures the same sense of moral ambiguity and mounting dread found in Under the Storm, focusing on how one incident can unravel a person's entire life.
The Bridge
Hans Rosenfeldt · Series · 2011
Shares 2 threads with Under the Storm: Nordic Noir, Police Procedural.
This series shares the atmospheric Nordic Noir DNA of Under the Storm, focusing on the dark complexities of jurisdiction and the lingering impact of violent, border-crossing crimes.
Midsomer Murders
Anthony Horowitz · Series · 1997
Shares a thread with Under the Storm: Police Procedural.
Those who enjoyed the rural isolation and small-town secrets of Under the Storm will appreciate how this series uncovers the hidden darkness beneath a seemingly peaceful community.
Podcasts on the same thread
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
Explores: small-town isolation, eccentricity, social decay.
This deep dive into rural isolation and eccentricity provides the same immersive, investigative character study that makes the mystery in Under the Storm feel so hauntingly real.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
Just as Under the Storm explores the human cost of crime, this series examines the blurred lines of morality and the complex stories of those caught in the middle.
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Common questions
Is Under the Storm a standalone novel?
Under the Storm is a standalone crime novel written by Christoffer Carlsson. It functions as a complete story that explores the aftermath of a farmhouse fire and the development of the local community, without requiring readers to follow a series or read other books to understand the plot.
Who is the author of Under the Storm?
Under the Storm was written by Christoffer Carlsson. Carlsson is recognized as one of Sweden’s top criminologists, a professional background that informs the authentic approach to the whodunit elements and the investigative themes present throughout the narrative of this international bestseller.
What kind of story is Under the Storm?
Under the Storm is a blend of a thrilling whodunit and a coming-of-age story. The narrative centers on a mysterious farmhouse fire and the long-term impact that the event has on the surrounding community, providing both mystery and emotional character development.
Has Under the Storm received any awards?
Yes, Under the Storm is a number one international bestseller. It was also named a New York Times best crime novel of the year so far and was recognized by Kirkus Reviews as one of the best books of the year.