Forbrydelsen – The brutal murder of a young girl leads to a lengthy investigation. At the center of the events is a law enforcement officer named Sarah Lund, who had planned to leave Denmark for Sweden with her lover. However, she is forced to stay due to this case. The main suspect becomes Troels Hartmann, a candidate for the position of Mayor of Copenhagen. The politician is connected to the crime, but after some time, the circle of suspects expands...