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SO THE SAGA GOES…
IN 1050, VIKING CHIEFTAIN GUDBRAND THE GRIM SET OUT WITH 20 SHIPS
TO PLUNDER NORMANDY.
IN AN ABBEY, THEY DISCOVERED A SECRET ROOM.
THE MONKS BEGGED GUDBRAND NOT TO ENTER.
THE VIKINGS FOUND NEITHER GOLD NOR SILVER.
NONE OF THEM UNDERSTOOD THAT THEY HAD RELEASED THE HOUND OF HELL.
IT CAME ALONG AS THEY SAILED HOME.
BEFORE THE SHIP REACHED NORWAY, ALL THE VIKINGS WERE DEAD.
THE DOG LEAPED ASHORE.
AND THUS, EVIL FOUND ITS WAY DEEP INTO THE NORDIC WOODS.
NEARLY 1,000 YEARS LATER…
NYBO MUNICIPALITY
-Popcorn? -Oh, yes.
Oh, my God.
It's chocolate.
JONAS: ARE YOU COMING TO THE BAY?
Can I come, too?
Not now. I'm going with some friends from school.
Arthur? I'm going out to meet some friends from school.
-Great. -OK.
Thale?
Yes?
You could call me dad or father if it feels…
-But you're not my father, Arthur. So… -No…
Do you need a ride?
Hi.
-Where are you going? -I'm meeting some friends from school.
Which ones?
-You don't know them anyway, so… -Okay, but where will you be?
Arthur said it was fine.
-Be home by 11. -Maybe!
POLICE ACADEMY
You came?
Yeah. Well, you asked me, so…
How nice. Thought I'd give you a little tour of Nybo.
Have a look at all the great attractions.
Attractions?
Yeah, this is the Bay.
Okay… It's a bit confusing that the bay is called the Bay.
And this beach is actually called the Beach, and it's in the bay called the Bay.
It's strange that the town isn't called the Town.
We actually have a dog named Dog.
-For real? -Yeah.
That's fucking insane.
Then you'll fit right in here. Take a seat. Do you like it here in Nybo?
Um, yeah. It's a bit boring, but it can only get better, so…
-You're positive at least. I like that. -You like what?
Hi.
I was just talking to Thale about our lovely town.
So, that's the new wacko from Oslo?
Yeah, I heard something about drugs and stuff. What happened?
I killed someone.
Okay… Cool.
-Isn't your mom a cop? -Yeah.
-You won't tell her about this, right? -No.
Jonas?
Do you think we could talk for a bit?
-Now? -Yes.
Come on.
Yeah. I guess we can. Sorry.
-What is she talking to Jonas about? -Something you could only dream of, Vidar.
I'll crush you. I'll toss you into the middle of the lake.
-You can try. -Should I try? Do you want me to try?
Can't you tell us about that murder, T?
No, I…
Where are you going? To spy on them? Or are you going to kill someone?
-I'm going to kill you. -Shit.
Hot damn.
Good night.
You know… Did you notice that a six-pack is missing from the fridge?
Are we out? I'll buy some more on my way home from work.
No, I'm saying…
Oh, cut Thale some slack.
Besides, my shoulders need a massage
since you're not so eager to help around the house.
-It's because I'm really busy. -Yes.
All I'm asking is if you could please…
Elin? I'll…
No!
POLICE
Excuse me. I'm from the local paper. I was wondering if I could ask some questions.
There you are, Berg.
-I've told you to keep away! -Just a comment…
Come on, we have a serious situation here. A girl's gone missing. Elin Gran.
She's the mayor's daughter, so I'm dreading that conversation.
Right now we're securing the area, and we'll start the search immediately.
The boy's undoubtedly in shock. He's speaking incoherently.
-Your daughter's also here. -What did you say?
-Your daughter's also here. -Oh, my God.
-She's unharmed. -Yeah?
But we need to talk to her. I think you should do it.
-Is she here? -Here.
Oh, my God. Sweetheart. Are you hurt? What happened?
It's not my blood.
It's not your blood?
-I was in the woods. -You were in the woods?
What happened?
Sweetheart, you have to tell me. What happened there?
Sweetheart, you have to… Try.
I don't know.
Liv? Come and have a look at this!
Over here!
We need people to secure this area. We've found a phone with blood on it.
We need a photographer… We need the whole works now.
Okay. Well… You, stand guard here.
No one is allowed to enter anymore.
Hansen, fetch the barrier tape.
What are you doing, Berg?
What in God's name is that?
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Did you find her? Elin?
No, but several people are out searching.
Sweetheart, what happened yesterday?
I…
I have… I have no idea.
What I saw was that Elin… got knocked down.
Then I fell to the ground, lost my breath, and…
Then I turned around again and…
And Elin was lying there.
She was covered in blood and…
Did you see what it was?
No, I… don't know.
No.
Okay.
NYBO HIGH SCHOOL
It's important to take care of each other in situations like these.
Don't sit at home by yourself if something is bothering you.
Speak with your friends or parents, so that…
Also, try and look out for each other so that no one feels excluded or lonely.
I know that many of you cared a lot about Elin.
She was a sociable and popular young woman.
That being said, we would like to talk to those of you
who were at the Bay that evening.
And we'll call you in for a little chat. Great. Thank you.
POLICE
We'd been drinking.
And… We weren't drunk.
And then Elin wanted to talk to me.
What did she want to talk about?
I don't know. Or, we kinda never got that far.
Where were you, then?
In the woods.
On the beach.
Okay… Were you there alone or with someone?
I was alone.
Did you see or hear anything there?
No, I was a little bit busy making out with Siri.
Are you a couple?
-No. -No?
But you have known each other for a while?
And then you heard a sound? What kind of sound?
A scream… Screams and cries, kinda.
But you… You knew that it was Elin who screamed?
Yes. Um… It was all chaotic and stuff.
What did you see when you got there?
It was really dark, so I didn't see anything.
So you didn't see what it was?
No, I don't know. It looked like an animal.
Could it have been a wolf?
That's all I… I don't know. Don't know.
-Do you think about him? -What?
Do you miss him at all?
-It was so complicated. We tried to-- -Yes or no?
-I don't think it's that simple. -Okay, fine.
No, but sweetheart, I want to… Hey, listen.
I…
I tried to have a good relationship with your father.
I really tried, even when he got sick.
I said never mind.
WOLF ANATOMY
-Yes, this is Eilert. -Hi, it's Liv.
Eilert, I think we should send out a hunting party
if there's an actual wolf in the woods.
I understand that you're eager, but we have to do things in the right order.
We can't start hunting a wolf until we're certain that a wolf took Elin.
Yes, but Eilert, if there's a wolf running loose in the woods…
There is no "but." This isn't Oslo. We have other concerns. Local concerns.
Okay.
-Good. -Good.
Damn it.
Hi. Yes. Dinner.
-What did you say? -Dinner's ready. Come on.
-Dinner time. -I'm not hungry.
-Come on down if you get hungry, then. -Okay.
And over to today's weather forecast until midnight…
I've locked my keys in the car again. Can you do that police trick of yours?
Absolutely.
Berg.
-It's Eilert calling. -Hi, Eilert.
Okay.
Yes. No, I'll be right there.
-We're going to the mortuary now. -Good.
-Bye.
What?
Is it Elin?
She was found two and a half kilometers from the scene.
Yes, there is a very big claw and bite mark on her neck.
The right arm has been ripped off below the elbow.
With massive tissue loss.
On the right side, a big piece is missing.
Large burn marks on her behind, thighs and legs,
which suggests that the body was pulled or dragged far across the ground.
Berg, you can… You can take this. I… I need some air. I'll be back.
I mean, that wolf theory…
I'm not sure about that.
I have a brother who's a farmer in Østerdalen, and I have…
Well, I've seen some of the animals that have been taken by wolves up there.
I mean… Those injuries look nothing like this.
Call this guy. He's Norway's leading expert on predators.
Yes.
-It wouldn't be good for you to see her. -I need to.
She's the victim of a crime.
Yes, I understand that.
-She wants to see her daughter. -Hang on…
The doctor isn't done examining her, so unfortunately I can't let you in…
That isn't your decision. Are you going to prevent me from seeing my daughter?
Eilert?
Berg's right. I'm sorry, Tove.
Your daughter, wasn't she there as well?
-Yes. -Exactly.
-So, it could have been her. -I know.
It could have been her. It could have been any of those kids,
but it's my Elin lying in there.
I want to see her…
I'm sorry, but they have to finish the technical--
I don't know if I can go on without her. I don't know.
I promise you, I'll do whatever I can to catch whoever did this.
Thale?
Thale!
NORWEGIAN SCHOOL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
Okay, that's all for today.
Listen, William… How's your schedule looking?
What do you need me for?
I just received an unusual request from the sheriff's office in Nybo, Telemark.
They think they have a wolf on their hands
that's attacked and killed a local teenager.
-Wolves don't kill humans. -No, exactly.
And that is why they want me to send an expert
who can determine whether it is a wolf or not.
Would you be interested in that?
Absolutely. When I've finished up here, I'll clear my schedule.
Excellent. I will let them know.
JONAS: CAN WE TALK?
POLICE
Hello there.
My name is Lars Brodin, and I need to speak with the chief of police.
It concerns the murder of Elin Gran.
You haven't worked here for long, have you?
That's right, I'm from Sweden. And you?
From Norway, Sweden… From Finland…
You said you had information about… Elin Gran.
Is the deputy familiar with the term "lycanthrope"?
That's what we… you are chasing.
And how would you know what we're looking for?
Because I've been hunting this thing my entire adult life.
It's a warg. A wolf. A werewolf.
A werewolf?
I see what you're thinking. And that is the unthinkable.
But believe me. Believe me when I say
that you are dealing with a bloodthirsty beast
that must be stopped before the infection spreads.
The bloodline must be severed.
I don't know what you think you're doing, but this is incredibly disrespectful.
A young girl has been killed.
And you come here, take my time, and talk about werewolves and myths…
The werewolf running wild here in Nybo is no myth, Deputy Berg.
Okay…
Then we're done here.
Fine.
You can find me at the camping ground, should you need help with the hunt.
I'll stay there until the beast is killed.
If I were to give you a piece of advice,
it would be to look for a place where the wolf can hide.
A grotto, a cave, or the like.
Is the 9mm Heckler & Koch your service weapon?
Yes, that is the standard weapon for the Norwegian police.
This…
This is the only thing that will stop that beast.
Have a nice day.
I'm sorry for not answering your texts and stuff. It's just…
I'm the one who should be saying sorry. I feel like I dragged you into this.
No. No one's to blame for what happened to Elin.
I mean, we can't…
I still see it. When I close my eyes and stuff.
Yeah, me too.
I just want to be done with it.
I'm a wreck at the moment, it's just…
I mean, I… I just want to scream out loud and just run forever and…
I just want to get away.
You're not a wreck, you're just naturally weird.
Shall we go?
I'll pay first.
Damn… She's just so damn touchy…
-Hey, T. What's up? -Could you maybe stop calling me that?
-Is it true what people are saying? -What are they saying?
That you could've saved Elin, but you ran away.
-Who's saying that? -Well, people are saying that.
Fuck, check this out, guys! Fuck, what's up with your shoulder?
Fuck, that wound is infected. Do you have rabies or what…?
Unbelievable. So disgusting.
What's going on?
I was just joking about her having rabies.
Hello?
I'm in here.
I said I'm in here! What is it?
How are you? I just wanted to ask you how you were.
I was thinking about what we talked about in the car, and… My God…
-Stop! Stop! Stop! -But we need to get it checked out.
I'm all right. It's fine.
I'm trying here. Let's see how it turns out.
That's why we came here, to have a fresh start. Do you understand?
No, not really.
You're kidding, right?
We moved to Nybo, Mom!
Dad had to die before you actually wanted to be there for me.
Stop. Don't talk to me like that. Don't do that.
You don't know anything about it. Okay?
-Let me have a look. -No, don't. Stop!
Hey…
Thale, wait… Listen… I'm sorry.
Okay…
Oh, fuck.
-Are you all right? -Yes…
Yes. I'm…
Are you sure?
I'm fine.
Yes?
Okay… Listen, I just wanted to say that Vidar… That Vidar is an asshole.
That I… feel like I should've punched him or something.
I mean it, I should've punched him.
I could've kicked his ass.
-The locker on the left. -Yes, I'm looking at it now.
Yes… The top shelf.
-Listen… I usually put it in the hall. -I'll have to call you back in a bit.
Hi, I'm looking for Liv Berg.
-I'm the veterinarian. -Oh, that's right. Excuse me.
Liv? The veterinarian is here.
The interesting thing here is that all the bite marks are from the same animal.
So it is one animal, one large animal, that committed the murder.
Yes, we found a claw… at the scene.
Can I see?
Because these bite marks are bigger than those of a normal wolf. But…
This is definitely a wolf claw, and it matches the wounds on the body.
But it's unusually long for a wolf claw.
But you are sure that it's a wolf?
Undoubtedly.
Okay, then I'll get that hunting permit.
Okay, fellas. Elin Gran disappeared from this location.
Around where the barrier tapes are. And the body was found here.
Gjerstadlia, about two and a half kilometers into the woods.
I suggest we start there, establish the first position there.
Okay, let's go.
It's rugged terrain, full of thickets. Blystad?
-So conserve your energy. -Yes, we get that.
So, Deputy Berg… Have you done much hunting before?
What? No. Never for… Never for animals.
"Never for animals." That's a good one.
Come on, Mira.
Don't you worry. This wolf is shot and skinned already.
Just keep close to me and it will all be fine.
Brynjar? Won't you give me…
The Fenris wolf, or "Fenrisúlfr," which it was also called,
was a terrifying and huge wolf in Norse mythology.
It is the son of Loki and the giantess Angerboda,
who also parented the Midgard Serpent and Hel.
The Aesir learn that all three children will be raised in Jotunheim,
and they foresee that they will cause a lot of damage and disaster…
What?
Excuse me?
Odin throws the serpent into the ocean…
Thale?
Come on.
-What is it? -It's picked up a scent.
It's an as… asylum seeker.
ID papers from UDI.
Eilert. Eilert, are you okay?
The dog is indicating.
Eilert? You're the sheriff. Come on.
You have to do it.
Okay, um… Andersen and Blystad, you stay here and guard the body.
The rest of us will check out what Mira has found.
We need more people here.
But until they arrive, stay here and guard the body.
If you see a wolf, shoot it. Okay? Come on.
Hello?
Are you okay?
Hello?
It's your fault, Thale.
Why did you let me die?
Why did you let me die?!
It's one of the air shafts for the old copper mine.
It used to be full of activity, but they closed it down.
Shouldn't someone go and see what's inside?
I'll do it.
What in God's name is that?
Did you hear that?
Come on! Come here!
Are you hearing what I'm hearing? We can't stay here.
Don't panic. We'll wait here, like the police told us to do.
The police said we have to…
Andersen? Andersen, come in!
Blystad, Andersen, come in!
Oh, shit!
Liv, can you open your eyes?
Thank you. Good.
That wrist fracture you got was quite severe.
The cast has to stay on for at least six weeks, I'm afraid.
Yes. That's good. Okay.
How is Eilert?
Did you know that I've been the mayor here in Nybo for 15 years?
For 15 years, I've been fighting for this place with everything I have.
I love Nybo.
But what's happening now is just plain… plain awful.
Goddamned horrible.
But we will… We will get through this.
Well…
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to those left behind.
But we stand together and we fight together, like we've always done.
Here in Nybo we stand together in adversity and in sorrow.
And we are really glad that it is all over now, and that we can look ahead.
I am sure that my Elin would have appreciated
that we now move forward in Nybo.
What are your thoughts about the events during the wolf hunt, Berg?
Well, I'm not sure what to say, but I'm of course…
overwhelmed… by the situation.
And my thoughts of course go out to the deceased and their families.
It's a very difficult day for all of us, so…
Can you comment on there being more wolves in the Nybo area?
Well, we believe there's only one wolf.
What are you doing here?
You were sleepwalking.
I'm super tired.
It feels like I haven't slept in months.
I'll always look after you.
NYBO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
Hi.
Do you normally shoot wolves with silver bullets in this area?
I found eight lead bullets in the wolf, which should've been plenty to stop it.
But according to my autopsy results…
it was this that killed it.
Okay? But how can you be sure that it was that one that killed the wolf?
Here you see the entrance wounds from the lead bullets.
These eight hit the heart and lung region, which should be plenty to kill a wolf.
But they barely damaged the organs.
Compare that to the wound from the silver bullet.
Massive hemorrhaging and the surrounding tissue is completely dissolved.
It almost looks like a chemical reaction.
What do you see?
A… It's a nail.
Yes. The claw you found in the woods comes from this wolf.
But… What do you mean?
Are you saying the wolf lost a claw and a nail grew out?
I spoke to a colleague last night to check if I…
if such mutations in wolves have been documented before.
And?
He said that it would have to be a werewolf.
But they're not real.
We're looking for Lars Brodin.
He's right over there.
He's been coming and going, but…
Well…
A peculiar fellow.
The other day I saw him making ammunition. Is he a criminal, or what?
Thank you. We'll be in touch if we need more help.
So? I hear it was a successful hunt.
We lost four people, one is in a coma. I'm not sure I would call that successful.
We pulled out nine bullets.
Eight lead bullets… And then this one.
I would like you to tell William what you told me about…
about werewolves.
The werewolf you shot is old and has been wandering for a long time.
I've been tracking it for over two years now.
I found it when it killed a boy in Finland, right by the Russian border.
The wolf has a somewhat unusual shape but…
that's probably due to extensive and prolonged scabies.
Scabies?
Here.
You hear the word "werewolf"
and you picture a mix of man and wolf
running around on two legs, howling at the moon.
Most likely the Vikings brought the poison back with them
from Europe in the 12th century.
Where and when the species has its origin is hard to say.
But humans have always wanted to conquer and command the animal's powers.
At first through various sacrificial rites. Experiments.
Crossbreeding with other animal species.
Like a scientific experiment gone to hell?
Exactly!
A young werewolf can be compared to a dog with rabies.
Wild and crazy. Unpredictable.
It's driven by a hunger for human blood.
When that hunger is satisfied…
it mixes with other wolves and roams over an incredibly vast area.
Okay, but what happens when the poison starts working?
The human will experience a gradual transformation.
The senses are heightened.
The face becomes more animal-like.
Teeth, claws…
That is when the animal takes over.
But is there any way to… reverse the process?
When the curse is completed, then the human is lost forever.
But this curse does not stop until the last beast is killed
and the blood circle is severed.
The bloodline is severed, right?
JONAS: DO YOU WANT TO MEET?
So, what do you think this place is called?
Well, let me guess. Is it…
the Viewpoint?
-No way? -Yes, it's actually the Viewpoint.
-Oh, my God. -It's totally crazy.
Listen, what happened at school?
Well, I… have no idea, actually.
After what happened, everything just…
To be honest, I'm a wreck.
Sorry.
I need to answer this or my dad will lose it.
-Yeah, just go ahead. -Sorry.
Hi, Dad.
No, I'm just out driving.
No, the car's parked. I was just getting some air.
Just out to see if there's anything exciting going on.
Yeah, but one thing…
Okay. Bye, Dad.
Thale?
Go away.
Okay. Has the next of kin been informed?
Next of kin.
Okay. I'm on my way.
Based on the preliminary examination,
I can estimate that the victim was killed between 10 and 11 last night.
But is it the same kind of injuries we saw on the body of Elin Gran?
-Yes. -Liv? A word.
The distance between the canines is smaller.
Smaller?
Definitely from an animal, but a smaller animal.
Not the same one that killed Elin.
Fuck.
I'm sorry.
NYBO EXPRESS NYBO - OSLO
DNA TEST RESULTS
…SIMILARITIES BETWEEN THE HOMO SAPIEN SAMPLE AND CANIS LUPUS.
Reports of a serious accident in the Nybo tunnel.
Extent unknown, but most likely multiple people injured.
-Berg. -How far from the Nybo tunnel are you?
We're getting reports of multiple people injured.
Reports of an animal, or a wolf, killing people.
I'm at the tunnel now. Smoke is coming out of it.
Keep us posted.
What happened?
There are a lot of injured people inside. Hurry!
Hey! There's a monster inside! Run! Run!
Hello?
This is the police.
Liv!
The wolf tested positive for human DNA.
It's Thale.
My daughter is the werewolf, William. It's my daughter.
I have to find her.
Hi!
Hi. It's okay.
Damn it!
Jenny… You have to hide. You have to run and hide.
Shit, what?
Damn.
Hurry up! Damn, someone's crashed!
We're getting several reports of a wolf downtown.
Oh, my God.
Multiple people severely injured.
Permission is granted to carry a rifle. Over.
Oh, God, I can't shoot my own daughter.
If I can get within range, I have enough tranquilizer to stop an elephant.
Sister.
I will look after you.
Arthur? Arthur! Arthur!
Look at me! Arthur! Look.
Arthur! Where's Jenny?
Run.
Sister.
Sister. I'll look after you.
Jenny!
Come on!
Run!
Toward the door!
The window! Move.
Jenny! Jenny! Hide!
William…
William!
William…
I'm sorry, sweetheart.
Mom is here.
-Hello. -Hi, do you have the papers?
-What's this? -Well, if you…
-Have a nice evening, Liv. -Thanks, you too.