Taelgia

★ 5 · 2023 · Drama · Crime

When Gabriel moves to a housing project in Södertälje, he meets Marko, who is the king of the errand boys. Marko takes Gabriel under his wing and a friendship soon develops before Gabriel realises how dangerous it is. When a spectacular mistake is made, anger is created higher up in the criminal hierarchy. Taelgia tells the story of families, police and criminals caught in a crossfire of loyalties, demands and guilt in the same neighbourhood.

Episodes

1. Episode 159m · 16-year-old Gabriel is forced to move after his father makes a big mistake. In the new neighbourhood of Ronna, he is welcomed by the criminal Marko. Gabriel's basketball-playing sister Magda has just joined the city's elite team Taelgia. Sibel moves home and becomes the first Syrian police officer in Södertälje.

2. Episode 259m · Gabriel is in shock after the shooting at the police station. Baloo and Jackie try to get Marko to admit that he is the shooter. Sibel is paired with fellow police officer Johan while Sibel's family tries to deal with their daughter's new vulnerability.

3. Episode 360m · Baloo gives Marko a dangerous mission. Gabriel behaves strangely and is suspended from school. Magda is approached by basketball star Lilly. Sibel struggles with her loyalties as the family prepares for Jaklin's wedding.

4. Episode 459m · Marko tries to explain himself to Baloo. Lilly makes Magda a tempting offer. Gabriel's mother Lucia struggles to get Gabriel back on track. Sibel's loyalty to the police force is questioned and she feels attacked by both strangers and those close to her.

5. Episode 559m · Baloo gives Isac a bold lesson as a favor to Magda. Gabriel and Rami find Marko in a bad situation, but Baloo steps in at the last second. Sibel meets the person behind the mysterious phone voice. Gabriel, Marko and Baloo find themselves in the line of fire.

6. Episode 658m · Marko receives a very serious call and asks Gabriel for help. Sibel warns Magda and meets with Jano. Magda finds a drawing of a weapon and becomes worried. She tries to get hold of Gabriel but he and Marko have already left for the last mission.

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