Prime Video adapts Dan Turèll’s crime novels into Murder In The Dark series with Michael Falch

Prime Video is adapting the well-known Murder novels of Dan Turèll, a Danish author, into a four-part series titled: Murder In The Dark and people, who liked the initial novels, have a reason to rejoice. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios and SAM Productions, the show will bring to life Turèll's dark, late-night Copenhagen, in the present day world.

Be prepared to see a combination of glaring phone screens, neon city lights, and the same rough edges that made the books classics. A familiar face is also returning to the series. Actor and music personality Michael Falch, who starred in the previous Danish film adaptation of Turèll’s works, will revisit the universe he helped create several decades ago. This combination of new additions and a comeback lead can be felt as a new and a true-to-its-core update of the project.

The Murder In The Dark episodes are limited to only four, which the creators believe will help them recreate the punchy noir feel of the novels. It promises viewers a crime thriller that pays tribute to the cool, gritty style of Turèll, but simultaneously demonstrates how the streets of Copenhagen have evolved, without losing their appeal.

Turèll's novels adapted into series: Murder In The Dark

The Murder novels written by Dan Turèll are a unique type of Nordic noir. They combine hard-boiled detective tales and the beat of urban living. The series of books are trailed by an unnamed journalist who doubles up as a journalist and an investigator. He wanders through the dark streets, tiny nightbars and shady back-alleys of Vesterbro in Copenhagen.

These novels are being adapted into a new four part series by Prime Video called Murder In The Dark. The show introduces the nameless narrator to the modern world. It means that he may swipe through news apps, send dangerous text messages, or work with security cameras rather than in smoky bars and under neon lights.

Even the contemporary setting retains the heart of the books. The loneliness of urban life, the stress of a shifting society, a dark, cynical perception of human nature, all remain favorites of Turell, and might be explored in Murder In The Dark.

Michael Falch’s comeback in Murder In The Dark

Michael Falch may be recognized as the one who played the role of the reporter in the 1986 movie, Murder in the Dark, adapted from the novels by Dan Turèll. And now he is returning to play the same character in the upcoming Amazon series. Falch is not only an actor, he is also a popular Danish singer-songwriter, a household name in Scandinavian culture.

It is his reappearance that makes the new series, Murder In The Dark special. Being already used to this character, Falch will be able to add his experience and personal spin. He will be able to relate the new series to the old movie, providing continuity to longtime fans and at the same time create room to allow new ideas.

Those who liked the first film can relish the nostalgia and new viewers can sink into a contemporary Copenhagen tale that remains respectful of its history.

What to expect

Prime Video is preparing to introduce us to a new crime thriller titled Murder In The Dark and it is sure to have a mixture of old-school grit with a modern touch. The series, drawing inspiration from the well-known crime novels by Dan Turèll, seeks to provide the viewers with a taste of mystery, suspense, and drama in the same package. The story seems to be classic and at the same time modern, making this show already gain some buzz among crime-fiction fans.

Prime Video has shared that the series is scheduled to be released in 2026. At this point, a specific month or day is not yet known, and thus viewers will have to wait to find out more.

In the meantime, crime drama lovers can look forward to 2026. The glamorous storytelling and the excitement of an unfamiliar mystery makes Murder In The Dark already sound like the type of series that could make people addicted to it right from the very first episode.

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