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Bakom Svärtan

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"Note: Contains spoilers."

Go behind the scenes of the TV series Svärtan. It follows a group of young people who discover an injured mermaid on an island in the archipelago. The series is based on the book Sommaren 1985 by John Ajvide Lindqvist, a master at blending Swedish realism with the supernatural. Behind the scenes, an intensive effort is underway to create the mermaid and make her look authentic.

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What is Bakom Svärtan (2026) about?

Go behind the scenes of the TV series *Svärtan*. It follows a group of young people who discover an injured mermaid on an island in the archipelago. The series is based on the book *Sommaren 1985* by John Ajvide Lindqvist, a master at blending Swedish realism with the supernatural. Behind the scenes, an intensive effort is underway to create the mermaid and make her look authentic.

Who stars in Bakom Svärtan?

Bakom Svärtan stars Amy Deasismont (Self), Björn Stein (Self), Rolf Lassgård (Self), Göran Lundström (Self), John Ajvide Lindqvist (Self).

How long is Bakom Svärtan?

Bakom Svärtan has a runtime of 31 min and premiered in 2026.

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