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Black Sands

Black Sands

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Black Sands

"The truth is closer than you think."

2021- 2024

2 Seasons

16 Episodes

4.8(13 votes)

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Crime

Drama

Overview

A troubled police officer is forced back to her hometown. Confronting her abusive mother is inescapable but the discovery of a body changes everything. She's forced to search for a dangerous serial killer while stuck in a dark pit.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Aldís Amah Hamilton

Aldís Amah Hamilton

Aníta Elínardóttir

Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir

Lára Jóhanna Jónsdóttir

Fríða Melsteð

Ævar Þór Benediktsson

Ævar Þór Benediktsson

Gústi

Aron Már Ólafsson

Aron Már Ólafsson

Tómas

Creative team

Created by: Ragnar Jónsson
Aldís Amah Hamilton

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