The Icelandic Nordic noir thriller follows police officer AnÃta as she investigates dark secrets
The chilling programme received good reviews from critics(Image: U)
Black Sands is returning for a second series on U.
The Icelandic crime thriller, which devotees of ITV’s Broadchurch ought to appreciate, resumes 14 months following the startling events of the opening season, with the small coastal town of Glerársandar still grappling with the revelation that a serial killer had been concealed in plain sight amongst its inhabitants.
Central to the new series is police officer AnÃta, who is adapting to life as a new mother while wrestling with a powerful urge to return to work.
Her world is thrown into turmoil when a woman perishes in what seems to be a suspicious car crash. Driven to unearth the truth, AnÃta becomes embroiled in the investigation alongside her friend and colleague FrÃða, who is heading up the official police inquiry.
As the case progresses, sinister secrets from the town’s past start to surface. The investigation traces back to a former foster home with connections to AnÃta’s own family, revealing decades of concealed trauma and lingering questions, reports Wales Online.
What at first appears to be a tragic accident quickly evolves into a considerably more intricate mystery, with startling revelations and devastating ramifications for those caught up in it.
Throughout the eight-part series, viewers can anticipate twists as long-buried truths emerge, relationships are put to the test, and suspicion descends upon numerous residents. As the pressure intensifies, AnÃta grapples with both the investigation and her own personal demons, paving the way for a dramatic finale.
Season two of Black Sands arrives on U on 20 June, with all episodes available to stream from launch day.
Fans who have already delved into the crime thriller have offered mixed verdicts on the programme, though it has garnered acclaim from critics.
Reviewer Kelly Luchtman commented: Black Sands is a very satisfying series with fantastic acting, especially by Steinunn ÓlÃna Thorsteinsdóttir, who has mastered the dangerous charm of ElÃn’s character.
“We can feel the oppressive sadness of the town, and empathize with AnÃta, even if it’s her own bad decisions that are the impetus for her return. People have criticised the running time of the series and the agonising slowness of solving the crime. I agree it could have been 6 episodes instead of 8, but I still binged it.”
Black Sands series two is available to watch on U.
