The picturesque, cobblestoned streets of Helsingør are once again stained with intrigue, but for Chief Detective Dan Sommerdahl, the most dangerous puzzle is closer to home. Season 6 deepens the emotional quagmire of a love triangle that has captivated audiences: Dan (Peter Mygind), his estranged wife and colleague Marianne (Laura Drasbæk), and their best friend, forensic specialist Flemming (André Babikian). As they work to untangle a web of murders, their personal and professional lines blur beyond recognition, forcing them to confront whether their bonds can survive the ultimate test.

This beloved Danish ensemble returns, bringing a masterful blend of gritty investigative drama and raw, human emotion. The cast’s incredible chemistry turns every crime scene and every tense silence over smørrebrød into a moment of high stakes.

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The Sommerdahl Murders Season 6 Cast list:

1. Peter Mygind as DAN SOMMERDAHL

Peter Mygind embodies the role of the brilliant yet emotionally tangled Chief Detective Dan Sommerdahl. A man who can decipher the faintest clue at a crime scene but remains blind to the fractures in his own life, Dan is a walking contradiction of dedication and denial. Mygind portrays him with a rugged, world-weary charm that makes his character’s flaws both frustrating and deeply sympathetic.

This season, Mygind takes Dan to his breaking point. The professional pressure to solve a string of complex killings is rivaled only by the personal agony of watching his wife and his best friend grow closer. Mygind’s performance shines in the quiet moments—a lingering look across a victim’s body, a clenched jaw during a briefing—communicating a universe of regret, pride, and unresolved love without saying a word.

2. Laura Drasbæk as MARIANNE SOMMERDAHL

Laura Drasbæk returns with a powerful and nuanced performance as Marianne, a detective caught between two worlds. She is every bit Dan’s professional equal, possessing a sharp intellect and unwavering resolve, yet her personal life is a battlefield of conflicting loyalties and reawakened feelings. Drasbæk masterfully portrays a woman reclaiming her identity beyond being “Dan’s wife.”

Drasbæk’s greatest strength is her emotional transparency. You can see the internal war play out across her face: the comfort of her long history with Dan versus the exciting, perhaps more attentive, connection with Flemming. Her journey is the season’s emotional core, and Drasbæk ensures the audience feels every ounce of her impossible dilemma.

3. André Babikian as FLEMMING TORP

André Babikian brings a captivating warmth and sincerity to Flemming Torp, the forensic expert and the triangle’s third point. Where Dan is all stormy intensity, Flemming is often calm and supportive, making his presence not that of a villain, but of a genuinely good man in a complicated situation. Babikian’s performance makes it clear why Marianne would be drawn to him.

This season, Babikian explores the weight of Flemming’s position. The guilt of betraying his best friend clashes with the certainty of his feelings for Marianne. Babikian excels in showing Flemming’s internal struggle, particularly in his scenes with Mygind, where years of friendship hang in the balance, charged with everything left unsaid.

4. Mia Højgaard as LAURA SOMMERDAHL

Mia Højgaard brings youthful energy and a unique perspective as Dan and Marianne’s daughter, Laura. Now firmly established within the police force herself, she is no longer just a bystander but an active participant in investigations. Her position is uniquely torturous, forced to watch her parents’ relationship unravel while working alongside all parties involved.

Højgaard portrays Laura’s frustration and loyalty with heartbreaking authenticity. She serves as the audience’s surrogate, often vocalizing the viewers’ thoughts about the absurdity and pain of the situation, all while trying to prove her own worth as a detective outside of her famous name.

5. Lotte Andersen as HANEGAARD & Mathias Käki Jørgensen as BENJAMIN

The reliable and often understated duo of the police department, played by the stellar Lotte Andersen and Mathias Käki Jørgensen. They provide the procedural backbone of the series, offering dry wit, solid police work, and a sense of normalcy amidst the central trio’s romantic chaos. Their reactions—a shared eye-roll or a wordless glance—often provide the show’s much-needed moments of levity.

6. Maibritt Saerens as JOSEFINE SUNDBY

Maibritt Saerens returns as the sharp and efficient prosecutor, Josefine Sundby. Her character brings legal rigor to the team’s discoveries, often pushing them to solidify their cases. She operates with a cool professionalism that contrasts with the personal dramas unfolding around her, grounding the show in the reality of the justice system.

7. Lise Baastrup as NADIA

The acclaimed Lise Baastrup (Ride Upon the Storm) joins the cast in a pivotal role. Details are under wraps, but a character of her name suggests a witness, a suspect, or a new professional contact who becomes entwined in the central mystery. Baastrup is known for her powerful presence, guaranteeing a performance that will add depth and intrigue to the season’s case.

8. Caspar Phillipson as ARNE LIND

Caspar Phillipson (Borgen, The Queen’s Gambit) guest stars as Arne Lind. An actor of his caliber signifies a major character, likely a formidable suspect or a powerful figure from Helsingør’s underbelly whose actions set the season’s plot in motion. His interactions with the Sommerdahl team are sure to be electric.

In Helsingør, every clue reveals a secret, and every secret breaks a heart.
Catch the premiere of The Sommerdahl Murders Season 6 on Acorn TV, August 25, 2025.