Arne Dahl: Bad Blood

The film centers on the procedural mechanics of a cross-border investigation. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Professional women hold positions of intellectual authority within police and political environments. This breaks the lone male investigator cliché, although it does not completely overhaul traditional gender roles.

The cast is predominantly white and reflects a homogeneous Swedish landscape. While the plot involves international FBI cooperation, the racial diversity remains limited.

The story critiques established power structures by exploring political corruption and corporate interests. It challenges the idea that Western institutions are always stable and reliable.

Disability is not a central component of the character arcs or plot drivers. No characters with disabilities appear to serve as primary narrative agents.