The Glass Dome S01
Director: Lisa Farzaneh and Henrik Björn
Cast: Léonie Vincent, Johan Hedenberg, Johan Rheborg, Farzad Farzaneh, Ia Langhammer, Cecilia Nilsson, Emil Almén, Oscar Töringe, Minoo Andacheh
The Glass Dome is a taut Swedish crime‑drama that unfolds across six meticulously paced episodes. It centers on Lejla Ness (Léonie Vincent), a criminologist and behavioural scientist who returns to her isolated hometown of Granås after the sudden death of her adoptive mother. This return forces her to confront a buried trauma: as a child, she was abducted and imprisoned in a glass dome in the same community.
Upon arrival, Lejla is drawn into a new crisis when her friend’s young daughter, Alicia (Minoo Andacheh), disappears under eerie parallels to her own abduction. Teaming with her adoptive father Valter Ness (Johan Hedenberg), a retired police chief still haunted by his failure to find Lejla’s kidnapper, she embarks on a personal investigation. Interference comes from Tomas Ness (Johan Rheborg), Valter’s son and now the town’s police chief, whose strained relationship with his father adds family tension amid mounting suspicion.
The series weaves themes of trauma, justice, inherited guilt, and community secrets. Direction by Farzaneh and Björn crafts a brooding Scandinavian atmosphere, using stark landscapes, minimal lighting, and slow‑burn tension to amplify psychological unease. Léonie Vincent delivers a compelling central performance, balancing determination with vulnerability, as her character relives memories while chasing justice. Johan Hedenberg brings quiet gravity as Valter, burdened by guilt and paternal care, and Rheborg’s Tomas is a study in conflicted authority.
Production values are high: moody cinematography, tight editing, and atmospheric sound design reinforce the noir tone. International streaming platform backing ensured strong visual polish and location work within rural Sweden. While some critics pointed to familiar Nordic‑noir tropes and a divisive finale, the series nonetheless stands out for its layered character dynamics, emotional resonance, and narrative ambition.
The Glass Dome is a taut Swedish crime‑drama that unfolds across six meticulously paced episodes. It centers on Lejla Ness (Léonie Vincent), a criminologist and behavioural scientist who returns to her isolated hometown of Granås after the sudden death of her adoptive mother. This return forces her to confront a buried trauma: as a child, she was abducted and imprisoned in a glass dome in the same community.
Upon arrival, Lejla is drawn into a new crisis when her friend’s young daughter, Alicia (Minoo Andacheh), disappears under eerie parallels to her own abduction. Teaming with her adoptive father Valter Ness (Johan Hedenberg), a retired police chief still haunted by his failure to find Lejla’s kidnapper, she embarks on a personal investigation. Interference comes from Tomas Ness (Johan Rheborg), Valter’s son and now the town’s police chief, whose strained relationship with his father adds family tension amid mounting suspicion.
The series weaves themes of trauma, justice, inherited guilt, and community secrets. Direction by Farzaneh and Björn crafts a brooding Scandinavian atmosphere, using stark landscapes, minimal lighting, and slow‑burn tension to amplify psychological unease. Léonie Vincent delivers a compelling central performance, balancing determination with vulnerability, as her character relives memories while chasing justice. Johan Hedenberg brings quiet gravity as Valter, burdened by guilt and paternal care, and Rheborg’s Tomas is a study in conflicted authority.
Production values are high: moody cinematography, tight editing, and atmospheric sound design reinforce the noir tone. International streaming platform backing ensured strong visual polish and location work within rural Sweden. While some critics pointed to familiar Nordic‑noir tropes and a divisive finale, the series nonetheless stands out for its layered character dynamics, emotional resonance, and narrative ambition.