Agatha Christie's Hjerson

Agatha Christie's Hjerson
GenreMystery
Crime drama
Created byPatrik Gyllström
Based on
Ariadne Oliver
by Agatha Christie
Directed by
  • Lisa James Larsson
  • Lisa Farzaneh
StarringJohan Rheborg
Hanna Alström
ComposerJoel Danell
Country of originSweden
Original languageSwedish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time44 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkC More
TV4
Release16 August (2021-08-16) –
6 September 2021 (2021-09-06)

Agatha Christie's Hjerson is a Swedish mystery television series starring Johan Rheborg as the title character, loosely based on Agatha Christie's minor metafictional character Sven Hjerson.

Background

In Christie's novels, Hjerson is the protagonist of a popular series of in-universe murder mysteries written by Ariadne Oliver, a self-parody of Christie herself, whilst Hjerson, an eccentric Finnish detective noted for his vegetarianism, functions as a pastiche of Christie's main protagonist, Belgian detective Hercule Poirot.[1]

Premise

Struggling Swedish reality TV producer Klara Sandberg (loosely based on Oliver[1]) pitches a true crime series starring the formerly celebrated Hjerson, who has since become a recluse for mysterious reasons. Determined to get him to sign on, Klara inserts herself into Hjerson's routine, only to be present when a murder occurs on a boat they are both travelling on. Following that investigation, the two become an unlikely sleuthing duo as further mysteries follow.[2][3]

Departing from his literary counterpart, Hjerson is presented as hailing from the Åland islands. He is bisexual, vegan (with a fondness for crudités) and adheres to strict and specific routines including cold winter swims.[2][4]

Cast

Episodes

The series consists of eight episodes, covering four stories across two parts each.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "'Agatha Christie's Hjerson' brings to life two obscure characters from the crime-writing genius". SBS. December 15, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Agatha Christie's Hjerson - Agatha Christie (UK)". Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Agatha Christie's Hjerson". ZDF Studios. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  4. ↑ "MipDrama Title 'Agatha Christie's Hjerson' – Broken Down by Producers Patrik Andersson & Ulf Synnerholm". Variety. April 9, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Modern-Day Agatha Christie Spinoff About Sven Hjerson Gets TV Treatment". Variety. December 17, 2020. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
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