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The Best Episodes of The Unlikely Murderer Season 1

Every episode of The Unlikely Murderer Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Unlikely Murderer Season 1!

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.

Genre:Drama
Network:Netflix

Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Unlikely Murderer" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.2/10 from 196 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 11/5/2021 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    7.2/10 196 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/5/2021

    Shortly after Palme's assassination, Engström begins his quest for attention as a crime-scene witness. Divisions among police hinder the investigation.

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    Writer: N/A

  • Episode 2
    7.2/10 171 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/5/2021

    Realizing Engström's story doesn't add up, Irvell starts turning up the heat. Decades after the murder, a journalist starts reinvestigating the case.

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  • Episode 3
    7.1/10 163 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/5/2021

    Irvell's steady methods turn up more evidence to implicate Engström, but Holmér's stubborn tunnel vision leads investigators into a dead end.

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  • Episode 4
    7.2/10 163 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/5/2021

    Police railroad another suspect. Desperate for more attention, Engström continues to speak out. Thomas tries to connect Engström to the gun.

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  • Episode 5
    7.3/10 165 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2021

    His mental health deteriorating, Engström's life falls to pieces. Years later, a prosecutor revisits the case and makes a momentous announcement.

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    Writer: N/A