The American crime drama series "Backstrom" is based on the detective novels by Swedish author Leif G.W. Persson. The story revolves around Everett Backstrom, an eccentric and abrasive detective who is overweight and self-destructive. Together with his team of fellow crime investigators, he solves crimes and consistently cracks the most complex cases. His unconventional methods sometimes clash with the law, but they always prove to be effective.