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Clark (2022)

  • TV-MA
  • 60 min
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1 season
  • imdb logo 7.3/10 (13656 votes)

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Plot

In the gripping Swedish language series, "Clark" (2022), we delve into the tumultuous life of Clark Olofsson, a figure as notorious as he is enigmatic. This riveting journey takes us from Clark's formative years, through his ascension in the underworld, to his enduring legacy in present-day Sweden, unveiling a persona that has captivated and confounded the nation for decades. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the 1960s, tracing Clark's descent into a life of crime. With a rap sheet that burgeons with charges of drug trafficking, attempted murder, assault, and theft, punctuated by a series of audacious bank heists, Clark's life is a testament to a relentless defiance of law and order. He has spent over half his life confined within prison walls, leaving in his wake a spectrum of emotions - trauma, heartbreak, disappointment, and widespread devastation. Yet, it is the 1970s that marked Clark's most infamous moment. Amidst a botched bank robbery in Stockholm, Clark inadvertently gave birth to the concept of "The Stockholm Syndrome", a psychological phenomenon where hostages develop an irrational affection for their captors. This incident propelled him into the limelight, solidifying his position as a celebrity criminal. "Clark" is an exploration of this paradox - a man who, despite his life of crime, managed to charm an entire nation into falling in love with him. This series beautifully encapsulates the dichotomy that is Clark Olofsson, his life a blend of truth, lies, and everything in between, just as he himself desired.

Where to watch Clark?

Clark is a crime show featuring Bill Skarsgård and created by Jonas Åkerlund.

Clark is currently streaming on Netflix and Netflix basic with Ads.