When the blizzard rages outside and the evening stretches on endlessly, it’s the perfect time for an atmospheric thriller. Snowy landscapes, grim investigations, and secrets hidden beneath the white blanket of winter create a uniquely tense atmosphere.
The Ice Abyss (2021, Finland)
Genre: drama, action, crime, thriller IMDb Rating: 7.2 Episode Duration: 42 minutes Age: 18+ A detective returns to a small northern town to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Beneath the layer of snow lie not only clues but also the dark secrets of the residents. A classic Scandinavian noir with a slow narrative and an atmosphere of total distrust.
Frozen (2022, Russia)
Genre: drama, thriller, detective IMDb Rating: 5.4 Episode Duration: 50 minutes Age: 18+ An investigator finds the frozen body of his wife and takes the investigation into his own hands. The path of revenge and cruelty changes him, while the cold winter becomes a metaphor for emotional numbness.
Stuck Outside of Life (2023, Italy)
Genre: drama, thriller IMDb Rating: 6.5 Episode Duration: 55 minutes Age: 18+ A witness to a murder finds herself trapped in a mountain hotel after an avalanche. A psychological thriller with claustrophobia of enclosed spaces and the majestic yet threatening beauty of the Alps.
On the Side of Evil (2023, Finland)
Genre: drama, crime, thriller, detective IMDb Rating: 6.4 Episode Duration: 45 minutes Age: 18+ A young girl is accused of ritual murder in a small Finnish town. She begins her own investigation, confronting the community's secrets and long winter nights.
Snow (2023, Austria)
Genre: thriller, detective IMDb Rating: 5.4 Episode Duration: 45 minutes Age: 18+ A family moves to a secluded mountain village, but instead of peace, they face the disappearance of a child and a series of alarming events. The snowy Alps hide dark secrets.
