Absentia is an American thriller TV series on Amazon Prime Video. The primary setting for the series is Boston, Massachusetts. However, the whole series had been shot in Sofia, Bulgaria. The makers selected Bulgaria due to its beautiful scenery and climate, which contributed to generating the dark and mysterious mood the show required. The bleak look and beautiful scenery further contributed to the thriller.Absentia stands apart from other crime dramas due to its European filming background, which allowed it to have a European taste even though it was shot in an American metropolis.Read more about the setting & location of Absentia.Primary setting: BostonFilming location of Absentia | Image via NetflixThe primary setting for the series is Boston, Massachusetts, where FBI agent Emily Byrne resides. The TV series is based on her life. Emily's family also resides in Boston, where the majority of actions in Absentia take place. The metropolis serves as the backdrop for both personal drama and criminal investigations.Boston serves as a crucial backdrop since it depicts how Emily's familiar world has evolved during her absence. Her coworkers who work at the Boston FBI office play important roles in helping Emily investigate the crimes.Filming location: Bulgaria View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe series was filmed in Sofia, Bulgaria, although the story's setting is in Boston. The filmmakers chose Sofia because Bulgaria has excellent film studios and stunning natural areas. Absentia was filmed at the Nu Boyana film studio in Sofia, which has indoor facilities. Stana Katic said on her Instagram profile,"When they asked me in January 2017 if I was ready to spend 3 years in Bulgaria shooting a cable TV series, I had no idea what I was in for."Outdoor scenes were filmed all over Sofia & places around it. The gloomy, dramatic impression that this series required was short in parts, and it was accomplished with the help of the climate and pure landscape of Bulgaria. These elements brought out the feel of a thriller and all the darkness.Director Oded Ruskin said the settings resembled Boston and yet were uniquely distinct. The actors and the film crew shot the series during one of the coldest winters in Bulgaria, which contributed to the stressful mood. The locations in Bulgaria made the series sound more edgy.Urban & underground settingUnderground setting | Image via Prime VideoAbsentia also has street scenes in the city, & scenes underground that introduce tension in the series. The show is set on the city's streets, buildings, and other public areas to depict how Emily investigates crimes and murders. Absentia tried to create mystery and fear in the story with underground areas and catacombs. These are dark underground places that depict the threat that Emily possesses as she solves cases.The series has a contrast that comes out due to the congested urban environment and the spacious underground. In this show, viewers see Emily transition between her official existence as an FBI agent and the underbelly of the case that she uncovers. Different filming locations assisted the production team in picturing the emotional process that Emily undergoes as she attempts to recreate her memories that have disappeared.Follow Soap Central for more updates!