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Deliver Me: What to Know About the Series Based on a Book
The Swedish crime drama tells the story of two teens coerced into joining a gang.
By Ingrid Ostby
April 26, 2024
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What does justice look like for children who commit crimes in a society that’s failed to protect them? And who’s really to blame? The Nordic noir Deliver Me, directed by Anna Zackrisson (Snow Angels), explores how one community copes when an unspeakable tragedy caused by gang violence tears apart the lives of two teen best friends. Starring newcomers Olle Strand and Yasir Hassan, the series is based on a novel by Malin Persson Giolito.
When will Deliver Me be released?
Where can I find the trailer for Deliver Me?
Check it out at the top of this page.
Yassir Hassan and Olle Strand in Deliver Me
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Who’s in the cast of Deliver Me?
- Yasir Hassan as Bilal, aka Billy, a teenager
- Olle Strand as Douglas, aka Dogge, Billy’s best friend
- Yusra Warsama (Castle Rock) as Leila, Billy’s mom
- Ane Dahl Torp (Occupied) as Jill, Dogge’s mom
- Henrik Norlén (Midsommar) as Teo, Dogge’s dad
- Ardalan Esmaili (A Beautiful Life) as Farid, a police officer who’s close with Billy and Dogge
- Mahmut Suvakci (Top Dog) as Sudden, who owns a grocery store where Billy and Dogge hang out
- Solomon Njie (Top Dog) as Mehdi, a gang leader
- Abdirahman Mohamed as Tusse, Billy’s younger brother
Ardalan Esmaili in Deliver Me
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What happens in Deliver Me?
Preteens Dogge (Strand) and Billy (Hassan) are best friends in Sweden — even though they appear to be from different worlds. From the outside, Dogge seems to live a privileged life, but his parents’ addiction has led to neglect. Billy, on the other hand, is financially disadvantaged but lives in a safe and loving home. Though their friendship provides them stability in their chaotic young lives, they’re vulnerable to forces they can’t control — like the gang activity that plagues their town. After being recruited by a ruthless criminal, Mehdi (Njie), Dogge and Billy become drug runners. But when Billy later attempts to cut ties with the gang, he finds himself trapped — and both he and Dogge come face-to-face with violence.
Yasir Hassan and Olle Strand in Deliver Me
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Is Deliver Me based on a book?
Yes, it’s based on Swedish author Malin Persson Giolito’s novel of the same name.
Is Deliver Me based on a true story?
No, it’s not based on a true story.
Where does Deliver Me take place?
It takes place in Stockholm, in the fictional neighborhoods of Våringe and Rönnviken.
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