Fortitude

Synopsis

Fortitude is a place like nowhere else. Although surrounded by the savage beauty of the Arctic landscape, Fortitude is one of the safest towns on earth. There has never been a violent crime here. Until now. In such a close-knit community a murder touches everyone and the unsettling, mysterious horror of this crime threatens the future of the town itself.

First Air Date: 2015-01-29

Last Air Date: 2018-12-27

Number of Seasons: 3

Number of Episodes: 25

Created By: Simon Donald

Networks: Sky Atlantic

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Top Cast

Richard Dormer as Dan Anderssen
Sienna Guillory as Natalie Yelburton
Mia Jexen as Officer Ingrid Witry
Sofie Gråbøl as Governor Odegard
Luke Treadaway as Vincent Rattrey
Darren Boyd as Markus Huseklepp
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Officer Eric Odegard
Alexandra Moen as Officer Petra Bergen
Verónica Echegui as Elena Ledesma
Dennis Quaid as Michael Lennox

Seasons

Season 1 (2015) - (11 Episodes)

Season 2 (2017) - (10 Episodes)

Season 3 (2018) - (4 Episodes)

Season 1 (2015)

A brutal murder is investigated in a small Arctic town.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2015-01-29)

In the remote Arctic town of Fortitude, two children make a remarkable find, while the discovery of a horrific crime brings a new arrival to the island that complicates Sheriff Dan Anderssen’s investigation.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2015-02-05)

Sheriff Anderssen and the police close in on their murder suspect, while DCI Morton follows a different line of enquiry.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2015-02-12)

Dan and Frank go in search of a suspect; however, Dan's feelings for Elena are threatening to overwhelm him. Morton, meanwhile, uncovers a new piece of evidence.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2015-02-19)

Following Dan's loss of control, Morton takes over the murder investigation. Elsewhere, Elena's mysterious past is about to catch up with her.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2015-02-26)

Shock waves reverberate around Fortitude as the killer is revealed, while Morton tunes his attention to the death of a scientist on the island months earlier.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2015-03-05)

While Morton uncovers new information about the death of Billy Pettigrew, Hildur makes a heart-breaking discovery. Another gruesome event occurs in Fortitude.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2015-03-12)

Panic sweeps through Fortitude as news of the second attack spreads. Dan and Morton must work together while Frank hopes the latest events will exonerate Liam.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2015-03-19)

While Frank takes the law into his own hands, DCI Morton closes in on the truth about Pettigrew's death. Vincent and Natalie also make a discovery.
Ep. 9: Episode 9 (2015-03-26)

DCI Morton pursues Henry Tyson into the Arctic wilderness in search of the truth, while worrying test results force Governor Odegard to take drastic action.
Ep. 10: Episode 10 (2015-04-02)

In the penultimate episode, the truth about Billy Pettigrew is revealed. In the lab, Natalie and Vincent probe the cause of the disturbing events in Fortitude.
Ep. 11: Episode 11 (2015-04-09)

The chilling thriller concludes with a dramatic and emotional finale. Vincent faces a life-threatening situation, while Dan must make a devastating decision.