The Icelandic Crime-Thriller ‘Cover Story’ Is A Captivating Look Inside The Grimy World Of Tabloid Journalism

By Josh Sorokach @joshsorokach
Published Nov. 16, 2017, 11:30 a.m. ET

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Journey into the exhilarating world of tabloid journalism with the high-stakes Icelandic drama Cover Story.

Available exclusively on Walter Presents — a subscription video on demand service that offers a curated selection of the best foreign dramas on TV — Season 1 of Cover Story is a thrilling murder mystery that delves into the question of privilege vs. justice. Taking home the coveted Television Show of the Year honor at the 2012 EDDA Awards, the series begins when a young women is found dead after a night of partying with Hrafn (Gísli Örn Garðarsson), a wealthy Icelandic businessman who, against all odds, was one of the few tycoons to survive the country’s financial crisis. Sensing a scandalous story that’s sure to sell papers, the media pounces on Hrafn.

Suspected of murder, Hrafn hires an investigative reporter, Lára (Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir), to help prove his innocence. One of the top journalists at The Post, Lara finds herself in personal and financial peril, forcing her to accept Hrafn’s lucrative proposal. Without spoiling too much of the fun, what follows is a gritty look into the grimy, unpredictable world of tabloid journalism.

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Season 2, which premieres today on Walter Presents, finds Lara in Canada, recovering from the dangerous game of cat and mouse from Season 1. But after only a few months away, Lara is forced to return to her old job at The Post as the dogged journalist finds herself embroiled in a mysterious, and perhaps dangerous, new case.

Cover Story is a welcome addition to the rich stable of enthralling dramas now available to stream on Walter Presents. If you’re looking for a quick binge-watch — each season is only six episodes — and if you enjoyed The Killing or the British-Irish crime drama The Fall, you’ll definitely want to click play on the Icelandic drama Cover Story.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Cover Story are now available to stream on Walter Presents.

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