The show follows (Natalie Madueño), a skilled but reluctant criminal profiler who specializes in understanding the minds of serial killers. Unlike traditional procedurals, each season typically focuses on a single, long-form investigation into a specific predator. Season Breakdowns

(Danish: Den som dræber – Fanget af mørket ; English: Darkness: Those Who Kill ) is a Danish Nordic noir crime thriller that serves as a reboot of the original 2011 series Those Who Kill .

Capturing the bleak, "cool charm" of Danish settings typical of the Nordic noir genre.

Created by Ina Bruhn, the series shifts the focus from a standard "whodunnit" to a psychological exploration of "why they do it," often revealing the killer's identity to the audience early in the season to build tension.

Critics and viewers from platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes generally praise the series for:

By showing the killer's daily life alongside the investigation, the show creates a more intimate and disturbing viewing experience.