Despite not being your conventional Nordic Noir, The Third Realm does contain a detailed police procedural that adds enough twists or turns to keep more traditional noir fans happy. That investigation of a ritual killing, though does offer us a clue to what is key to this work and perhaps the series as a whole. Strip away the philosophy, the examination of faith, and what this work really excels in is the human capacity to be part of a community and yet remain an outsider.

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