You’ve heard the phrase, “Stockholm syndrome,” but probably didn’t know that this title character is responsible for it. Clark Olofsson is a controversial criminal and notorious bank robber in Sweden, whose exploits including numerous other crimes, as well as jail breaks from the subsequent sentences. Bill Skarsgård captures the role with aplomb, full of joyful mischief, unwavering conviction and energetic thrills. The series romps along, detailing his exploits with vigor and tossing in a few cinematic side trips like animation and a dance tribute to Saturday Night Fever. This story, which is billed as “based on truth and lies,” is endlessly fascinating and Skarsgård’s tour de force performance makes it even more engaging. (Six one-hour episodes) 
(4 / 5)
