To celebrate his 60th birthday, Werner Gyllenmark holds a party at his beach hotel and invites his family, employees and even his arch-enemy, Egil Grip. But the event ends abruptly with an accident that shocks the entire town - and slowly but surely, explosive secrets emerge that some people will go to any lengths to keep hidden.

Marianne mourns Egil's sudden death while Julie doesn't buy that his death was a medication error. Werner reveals who he wants as the new manager of the hotel.

Petra is devastated by Werner's choice of CEO. Julie has contacted the police and wants to know more about Egil's medication. Egil's will is read and a shocking secret is revealed.

Sebastian and Shirin are making themselves at home in Saltsjövik now that Sebastian has accepted the CEO position and Sebastian wants to start a challenging collaboration with Mistral.

Petra seems to have suddenly gone missing so Julie turns to Sebastian to see if he can find out more about Rebecca's mother. Lojsan has a problem with a guest which stirs up an old wound.

Petra has disappeared and the police have launched a search, but Werner thinks he knows why Petra is gone. When Svante takes courage about Lojsan, an old love turns up.

The terrible discovery in the harbor shakes everyone in the small town and the family is devastated. Meanwhile, Martin realizes he is unhappily in love and Inez pressures Vendela to go along with their plan.

Aksel wants them to go to the police with their findings about Sebastian, but Julie hesitates. Aksel and Sebastian clash. Werner asks Tone to spy on his behalf and Vendela stands up to her mother Inez.

Sebastian's and Julie's choice splits the family and also leads to suspicions on the part of the police. Vendela arranges a meeting with her past while Lukas is afraid that he is too late with Lilja.

The knowledge that someone has been murdered creates both fear and suspicion in Saltsjövik. It also makes the relationship between Julie and Sebastian increasingly complicated.

Vendela has to make a heartbreaking decision and a pushy businessman makes Aksel nervous as he seems to be privy to sensitive information. The police find a suspect.

Gabrielle is questioned by the police regarding the find in her apartment and Julie turns to Sebastian for help in finding the man in the photo. Marianne tells the truth.

Another terrible discovery is made and the people of Saltsjövik are both shocked and worried. Aksel tries to support Julia, but his own problems create further threats.

Shirin's sudden news makes Sebastian rethink his relationship with Julie. A heated argument between Sebastian and Werner leads to major consequences and Werner makes Tone an offer.

Lukas tries to reach a frightened Lilja who Jens managed to threaten into silence, which leads to Lukas asking Oscar for a favor. Tone is forced to put a desperate plan into action.

The beach hotel is getting ready for a new opening, but not everyone agrees with the changes; Julie can't let go of the past while Sebastian plans for the future; another murder destroys Saltsjövik's tender calm.

The latest murder stuns Saltsjövik; Julies attempts to convince the police of her suspicions; a surprising partnership starts; a past relationship threatens to uncover a buried past.

Sebastian thinks of making a dangerous choice; Julie's bitterness towards Rebecka raises doubt in Aksel; Elin's insecurity creates question marks about her background; Lukas is blackmailed into riskier actions.

A sudden change in Werner's condition exposes a vicious plot; Sebastian and Lovisa figure out how to manage their relationship; a conspiracy threatens the forthcoming wedding and the future of the hotel.

An unpleasant truth jeopardises the partnership with the yoga centre; Werner attempts to prevent the crisis at the hotel; Lilja provides Hanna with a breakthrough in the murder case that takes the investigation to a terrifying place.

The attack on Hanna prompts a surprising discovery; Aksel struggles with great pangs of conscience; a damaging article about the hotel eats away at strained relationships.

Vendela is determined to reveal the truth about her daughter; Jakob makes a shocking discovery; Elin is compelled to take drastic action; an increasingly dangerous alliance threatens the inauguration of the yoga centre.

Julie is adamant that the fire was not an accident; Sebastian takes a major decision regarding the future; Werner and Marianne's agreement clashes with Vendela's plans; Lovisa takes risky steps to keep her secret safe.

Lovisa's evil act cast a shadow over Saltsjövik; Werner questions the investigation; a fierce dispute develops in the Strandhotel's kitchen due to the new regime; Julie handles witnessing Rebecka's secret meeting with Oscar.

A new hire stirs up mixed feelings; additional information fuels Hanna's investigation; Sebastian and Lovisa plan a dinner with Julie and Aksel, where more secrets are disclosed; Rebecka attempts to deal with her feelings for Aksel.