Tobias Lindholm’s drama series posted a record 748,000 linear viewers and 42% share when it launched on TV2’s prime time slot on Monday.

According to a statement from global distributor Fremantle, the drama produced by Miso Film exceeded TV2’s prime time average by more than 43%, making it the biggest new crime drama of 2020.

The opening episode was also the number one show in TV2 Denmark’s prime-time slot and number one show of the day across all demographics, with 46% share among 20-60 year-old viewers.It also received a 4.4 out of 5 satisfaction rate from viewers and overall good reviews in the press.

The series created by Academy-award nominated Tobias Lindholm follows the complex investigation of Copenhagen Police Head of Homicide Jens Møller into the 2017 murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall. 

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Peter Bose, CEO & producer at Miso Film said: “We are delighted that The Investigation had such a positive impact and resonated with the nation. Tobias Lindholm’s unique take on the series and the way he has balanced the story, makes it one of the most important shows we have ever produced. The performance on TV 2 Denmark is also remarkable and we expect the VOSDAL numbers and on-demand ratings to grow even further this week. We are incredibly proud to have honoured the people who strive on behalf of us all for the truth, for justice and for the community.”

Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle’s Group Chief Operating Officer added: “It is a great privilege and responsibility for all at Fremantle and Miso Film to be able to tell this extraordinary, compelling and ultimately, tragic real-life story. The unique narrative and approach that Tobias Lindholm and Miso Film have taken in creating The Investigation is a perfect example of challenging the status quo of storytelling which is central to our DNA at Fremantle. The amazing overnight ratings in Denmark are a testament to this and I am extremely proud.”

Katrine Vogelsang, Head of Drama at TV2 Denmark also expressed her satisfaction: “I'm super happy with the reception. I think Tobias Lindholm has succeeded in what he has set out to do with the series. It's a huge achievement and it's really nice that it's also what viewers are experiencing."

In an earlier statement, Vogelsang had underlined the importance of the series for TV2 as public service channel: “Here you get a drama series about those who, on behalf of society, step in when the worst happens. The series' character gallery are the people who, on behalf of all of us, invest themselves for the truth, for justice and for the community. This makes it both an interesting and significant story to tell."

The Investigation premiered simultaneously on September 28 in the rest of Nordics, via SVT in Sweden and NENT Group’s streaming service Viaplay in Finland, Iceland and Norway.

The series was sold by Fremantle to the BBC in the UK, Spain’s Movistar, France Télévisions and Germany’s RTL.