Koka björn (2025–2025)

TV ShowEndedCrime, Mystery1 season, 6 episodes
Koka björn posterReview score: 60%

Plot

Koka björn (To Cook a Bear) is a fantastic tale set in the far north of Sweden in 1852 following Jussi, a runaway Sami boy, and his mentor, the revivalist preacher Laestadius, as they investigate a murder in their village along with the mysteries of life. Jussi, a runaway, becomes the famous preacher Laestadius's faithful son and disciple. The Preacher is an avid botanist, and with Jussi in tow he sets out on long botanical treks filled with philosophical discussions, teaching Jussi all about plants and nature; but also how to read, write and about spirituality. One day a maid goes missing in the deep forest. When she is found dead, the locals suspect a predatory bear is at large. The constable is quick to offer a reward for capturing it, but the Preacher sees other traces that point to a far worse killer on the loose. After another maid is severely injured, Jussi and the Preacher track down the murderer, unaware of the evil that is closing in on him. For it is revivalist times, and thanks to the Preacher impassioned faith spreads like wildfire among the locals. While the preacher's powerful Sunday sermons grant salvation to farmers and workers, they gain him enemies among local rulers, who see profits dwindle as people choose revival over alcohol.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01Koka björn S01E02Episode 2S01E02 · 9.0The Pastor suspects that Hilda has been murdered. Jussi attends a local dance and disaster strikes.
  2. 02Koka björn S01E03Episode 3S01E03 · 9.0Jolina is found beaten. She was attacked by a man, not a bear. There is a killer on the loose.
  3. 03Koka björn S01E05Episode 5S01E05 · 9.0The Pastor and Jussi are reunited, and a new murder shocks the village.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode6Episodes2025Aired 8.8Season avg
  1. S01E01Koka björn S01E01Episode 1October 15, 2025 8.8The new pastor arrives in Kengis. A shepherd girl goes missing and the Pastor initiates a search.
  2. S01E02Koka björn S01E02Season's bestEpisode 2October 15, 2025 9.0The Pastor suspects that Hilda has been murdered. Jussi attends a local dance and disaster strikes.
  3. S01E03Koka björn S01E03Episode 3October 15, 2025 9.0Jolina is found beaten. She was attacked by a man, not a bear. There is a killer on the loose.
  4. S01E04Koka björn S01E04Episode 4October 15, 2025 8.3Jolina is dead - the killer has struck again. Jussi leaves Kengis to find his family.
  5. S01E05Koka björn S01E05Episode 5October 15, 2025 9.0The Pastor and Jussi are reunited, and a new murder shocks the village.
  6. S01E06Koka björn S01E06Episode 6October 15, 2025 9.0Jussi is arrested, and the murderer's identity is revealed, leading to a devastating showdown.

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Gustaf SkarsgårdGustaf SkarsgårdThe PriestJaakko OhtonenJaakko OhtonenRoopePernilla AugustPernilla AugustMadam SjödahlMagnus KrepperMagnus KrepperBraheAne Dahl TorpAne Dahl TorpBrita KajsaJonas KarlssonJonas KarlssonLindmark
Gusten Wickberg
Gusten WickbergLorens
Tyra Wingren
Tyra WingrenMaria

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