The second season of acclaimed series Hunters, produced by Harmonica Films and SF Studios, premieres on C More today
It is 25 years ago since the feature film Hunters premiered in Sweden and three years ago since C More's acclaimed original series of the same name, produced by Harmonica Films and SF Studios, was launched. The second season of Hunters premiers today on March 8 on C More with Rolf Lassgård, Lena Endre and Simon J Berger in the leading roles. It will also be broadcasted on TV4 and TV4 Play from March 23. The viewers can once again follow Erik Bäckström (Rolf Lassgård) in his efforts to solve a case that really shakes the small community in Norrbotten.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3LIAmVVYgg
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