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About Black Sands

Black Sands is a drama and crime TV series that premiered on Stöð 2 on December 25, 2021. It has 2 seasons and 16 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 8 "Black Beach II", aired on November 24, 2024.

A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.

  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

16 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2021 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago

A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.

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    8. A Lovers Night

    Finale

    The world keeps on turning. Anita and Gusti are in a race against time, fearing the worst. The past two years' events become more apparent, and it's evident that together they head for a final reckoning that will change everything.

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    7. A Little Blond Boy

    Salomon and Anita's past is more important than anyone can suspect. Ragnar is updated about the status of the case, and together, Gusti and Anita put into action the most challenging project of her career and life.

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    6. The Curtain Comes Down

    Another body is found, connected to one of the cases Frida and Anita are investigating. Mother and daughter are taken aback, and Salamon and Anita's relationship creates an unexpected opportunity for the investigative team.

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    5. Salt in the Wounds

    The autopsy confirms murder. Salomon visits Helga and Elin while Anita battles Gusti, who has extended his stay. Cold cases lead to new information, and a lovers' soiree takes an unexpected turn.

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    4. You're Not Here

    Gusti interviews Lena and finds out how his colleagues have made a botch of things. Frida's under pressure and the imminent arrival of Gusti to town, which encourage Anita to look for assistance in a familiar place.

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    3. Insomnia

    Anita makes a serious error while interrogating the girl, and the team tries to get their act together before everything falls apart. The widower arrives in Iceland and shines a light on the case that starts to take on a whole new shape.

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    2. The Journey is the Destiny

    The appearance of the injured girl changes the investigation of the death of the tourist, but the lack of ambition and mediocre work ethics of the police complicate matters. Anita strengthens her bonds with those who are closest to her.

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    1. Black Beach

    Detective inspector Anita returns to her hometown after a 15-year absence. She dreads meeting the people she's long been avoiding. En route, she's called back to duty after a body is found on the shore by Glerársandar.

Season 2

2024 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

Fourteen months after the Black Sands tragedy and in the midst of a bleak Arctic winter, the town of Glerársandar and its residents are still haunted by the revelation that one of their own was a serial killer. Following the murder of an elderly woman, the town's dark history of abuse and its troubling secrets are soon unravelled.

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    8. Black Beach II

    Finale

    The search for Anita and her baby continues overnight. Frida finds some important evidence, forcing her to make a critical decision about Anita's future.

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    7. Getting Out

    Interrogations shift dramatically after new autopsy information. Gusti is concerned about Anita and takes the baby, leading to terrible consequences.

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    6. Dancing Barefoot

    In 1983, Helena arrives at the foster home as Grandma Helga confronts David about his situation with the girls, marking the start of the Black Sands saga.

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    5. Alone you are

    When Davíð's body is found, everything changes. Aníta's mental state deteriorates unnoticed by Fríða. Helena's investigation implicates Davíð, while surveillance footage reveals crucial clues to his death.

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    4. Too Many Breaths

    After Helena's funeral, the women argue over Davíð's presence in town. Fríða's investigation points to him, while Aníta uncovers disturbing truths about her grandmother's foster home. Auður confronts Davíð, leading to tragic consequences.

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    3. Alone and Forsaken

    After learning the truth about Helena's death, Aníta returns to work. A family secret drives her to investigate her grandmother's foster home, uncovering ties to Helena's death as other women from the foster home gather for the funeral.

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    2. Everything is a Lie

    Helena is found dead in a car crash, plunging Fríða into shock. Suspicions of foul play spark an investigation. Fríða keeps the details from Aníta who later uncovers the truth while battling a deepening depression.

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    1. Time to Live

    Helena, arrives at the police station seeking information about historical abuse in foster homes. Fríða becomes concerned when she learns the foster home belongs to Aníta's grandmother, while Aníta battles postpartum depression at home.

Cast & crew

Created by Aldís Amah Hamilton, Ragnar Jónsson, Andri Óttarsson and Baldvin Z

  • Aðalbjörg Emma Hafsteinsdóttir

    Jonna

  • Arna Magnea Danks

    Arna Magnea Danks

    Dóra

  • Björg Halldórsdóttir

    Ulrika

  • Vigfús Þormar Gunnarsson

    Vigfús Þormar Gunnarsson

    Bárður Sævarsson

  • Fannar Arnarsson

    Fannar Arnarsson

    Stefán Geir

  • Sunna Líf Arnarsdóttir

    Andrea (14 years old)

  • Jón Andri Arnarsson

    Brynjar (14 years old)

  • Ania Powazka

    Lena Nowak

  • Gunnar Bersi Björnsson

    Gunnar Bersi Björnsson

    Costumer (uncredited)

  • Valerie Ósk Elenudóttir

    Valerie Ósk Elenudóttir

    Victim (uncredited)

  • Pálína Georgsdóttir

    Woman who died of hypothermia (uncredited)

  • Helga Kristín Helgadóttir

    Hospital staff (uncredited)

  • Hanna María Karlsdóttir

    Hanna María Karlsdóttir

    Helga

  • Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir

    Andrea

  • Albert Halldórsson

    Brynjar

  • Dan Cade

    Dan Cade

    Stephen Mayer

Black Sands FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Black Sands?

Black Sands has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on November 24, 2024.

When did the latest episode of Black Sands come out?

The most recent episode of Black Sands, Season 2 Episode 8 "Black Beach II", aired on November 24, 2024.

How many seasons of Black Sands are there?

Black Sands has 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

When did Black Sands first air?

Black Sands first aired on Stöð 2 on December 25, 2021.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Black Sands are released?

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