Naman Shrestha
Inspired by true events, Netflix’s ‘The New Force’ is a Swedish crime drama series that revolves around the first Swedish female police officers in the 1950s. Originally titled ‘Skiftet,’ the Patrik Ehrnst and Rojda Sekersöz creation follows a group of brave females who get the opportunity to become the first female officers owing to the understaffed police district in Stockholm in 1958. Determined to fight for gender equality while wearing their new yet rough uniform, the women face a new set of challenges as they struggle to take a stand for themselves. Despite being in the police force, the women are still subjected to ridicule by the media, public, and their colleagues.
In order to make things more difficult for them, they get placed in the most crime-ridden district of Sweden. While patrolling the district together and fighting crime, they come to the realization that their fight is not limited to criminals but also their colleagues and families. Featuring stellar onscreen performances from talented Swedish actors, including Agnes Rase, Josefin Asplund, Malin Persson, Christopher Wagelin, and Rasmus Luthander, the historical show is set against the backdrop of a specific district in Stockholm, Sweden, which becomes the women officers’ base for getting justice.
The New Force Filming Locations
The shooting for ‘The New Force’ takes place in its entirety in Sweden, especially across Stockholm County and Norrköping. From what we can tell, principal photography for the inaugural iteration of the Netflix production got underway in May 2024 and continued for a couple of months before wrapping up in July of the same year.
Stockholm County, Sweden
The cast and crew also visited the edge of the Baltic Coast, particularly several spots in Stockholm County, to shoot the Nordic production. A few sequences were taped in and around Gamla Stan (or Old Town), the oldest town in the country’s capital city of Stockholm. Filming was conducted particularly at Under Kastanjen, a local bistro at Brända tomten, 111 31 Stockholm. Located in the heart of Gamla Stan, the cafe is renowned for serving delectable Swedish dishes that satisfy the taste buds of those seeking a traditional meal in a cozy ambiance.
Embellished with cobbled streets, historic attractions, and well-preserved establishments that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries, the town radiates an old-world charm. The timeless character and cultural richness of Gamla Stan likely made it an ideal setting for recreating 1950s Sweden. It seems like the archipelago town of Vaxholm also served as one of the filming sites for ‘The New Force.’
Norrköping, Sweden
Additional portions for ‘The New Force’ were also reportedly taped in the city of Norrköping, which is situated 160 km southwest of Stockholm in the province of Östergötland. As per reports, the production team took over the premises of an abandoned and disused prison facility, where they supposedly recorded several prison sequences. Besides that, it is possible that they captured the locales of the city for various exterior scenes. You might be able to spot a few main attractions in the backdrop, such as the City Hall, Drottninggatan, Norrköping Science Park, Kolmårdens Djurpark, and more.
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