Beforeigners season 1 episode 1 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a world where people from the past mysteriously appear in modern times, authorities grapple with this inexplicable phenomenon. A distressing discovery of a female beforeigner's body, initially thought drowned, leads to a complex investigation. Lars Haaland, a struggling police officer, is paired with Alfhildr, a woman from the past, to solve the case. Their investigation faces skepticism and ridicule, especially when Alfhildr proposes a mythical sea monster, Hafgufa, as a clue. Personal conflicts and cultural clashes, both in the police force and in familial settings, underscore the challenges of integrating these temporal migrants into contemporary society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What unusual discovery is made at the beginning of the episode?
People from different time periods, including the past, mysteriously appear in the water.
How is the global event of people appearing from the past explained?
There is no clear explanation for this global event.
What time periods are the arrivals from?
The arrivals are from the stone age, the Norse era, and the 19th century.
What is the relationship between Lars Haaland and Alfhildr?
Lars Haaland, a police officer, teams up with Alfhildr, a beforeigner, to investigate a suspicious death.
What leads to the suspicion that the beforeigner woman's death was not a drowning?
The cause of death is suspected to be strangulation, not drowning.
How is Alfhildr received on her first day at the police force?
Alfhildr faces challenges and skepticism from her colleagues.
What is the mythical sea monster mentioned in the investigation?
The mythical sea monster mentioned is Hafgufa.
How does the police team react to the Hafgufa theory?
The team is skeptical and dismissive of the Hafgufa theory.
What cultural clash is highlighted in Ingrid's family?
There is a clash between modern and historical values, particularly regarding Ingrid's involvement with a russebuss.
What personal struggles do Lars and Alfhildr face?
Lars struggles with a health condition and medication use, while Alfhildr struggles with acceptance and her role in the police force.