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The Unlikely Murderer

6.720211 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDrama

After the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme in 1986, Stig Engström managed to elude justice right up to his death through a combination of audacity, luck, and a perplexed police force.

DirectorCharlotte Brändström
ProducersFrida Asp·Joshua Mehr

Where to watch

NetflixNetflix
Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Nov 5, 2021 7.5
E2
Episode 2
Nov 5, 2021 7.5
E3
Episode 3
Nov 5, 2021 7.5
E4
Episode 4
Nov 5, 2021 8.0
E5
Episode 5
Nov 5, 2021 8.0

Cast · Directed by Charlotte Brändström

RGRobert Gustafsson
Robert Gustafsson
Stig Engström
MPMikael Persbrandt
Mikael Persbrandt
Hans Holmér
EMEva Melander
Eva Melander
Margareta Engström
BBBjörn Bengtsson
Björn Bengtsson
Peter Petterson
PVPeter Viitanen
Peter Viitanen
Olaf Palme
CTCilla Thorell
Cilla Thorell
Lisbeth Palme
JSJoel Spira
Joel Spira
Lennart Granström
MKMagnus Krepper
Magnus Krepper
Harry Levin
CE
Cia Eriksson
Kvinnlig väktare Skandia

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The Unlikely Murderer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Unlikely Murderer?

The Unlikely Murderer is streaming on Netflix in Philippines.

Is The Unlikely Murderer on Netflix?

Yes — The Unlikely Murderer is available on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

Is The Unlikely Murderer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Unlikely Murderer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now. It's on Netflix instead.

Where can I watch The Unlikely Murderer for free?

The Unlikely Murderer is available on Netflix in Philippines, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Unlikely Murderer?

The Unlikely Murderer has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of The Unlikely Murderer out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The Unlikely Murderer are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Unlikely Murderer?

No — The Unlikely Murderer ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.