This Swedish series focuses on two women wrapped up in right-wing politics and do-it-yourself murder investigations. Elin Hammar (Louise Peterhoff), a former chief of staff for the conservative Justice Minister, is brought back after her successor mysteriously vanishes. Sofia Nilsson (Karin Franz Körlof) is a young single mother and the daughter of a small-town politician from an extreme-right party. When Sofia's mother is murdered, she becomes involved in a Neo-Nazi movement with terrorist tactics. Sofia's growing xenophobia isolates her from her liberal brother, who has his own concerns about their slain mother being used as a martyr for an anti-immigrant political movement. Elin suspects that the disappearance of her replacement and the murder of Sofia's mother may be connected. Blue Eyes is not a dull show—indeed, it is stuffed with political conspiracies and criminal intrigue—but the story stereotypes right-wingers as nut jobs, and the ultimate resolution is something of a letdown. Still, the lead actresses bring real charisma and dynamic energy to their roles. Compiling all 10 episodes from the 2014-15 miniseries, this is a strong optional purchase. (P. Hall)
Blue Eyes
MHz, 4 discs, 351 min., in Swedish w/English subtitles, not rated, DVD: $39.99 Volume 33, Issue 1
Blue Eyes
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