Beartown
originally aired on HBO
Beartown (Swedish: Björnstad) is a 2020 drama series directed by Peter Grönlund. Based on Fredrik Backman's 2016 novel of the same name, the series centres on the fallout of a violent incident between two teenagers in a rural, declining town in Northern Sweden, where hockey is not just a sport but a way of life. The first two episodes premiered on 18 October 2020 on HBO Nordic, with the remaining three being released weekly until 8 November. The series received generally positive reviews from both Swedish and international critics.