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Series Freshness: Feb 06, 2026

Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection

Based on early novels by the prolific Swedish crime novelist Maria Lang, written in the late 1940s and early 1950s about an ordinary couple working with a detective to investigate murders and mysteries.

6Movies
★ 6.4 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 0 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 6 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 6.0/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.0. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with King Lily of the Valley standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Death of a Loved One

Death of a Loved One

2013★ 5.6ABOVE AVERAGE

Puck has been invited by her tutor at the university to celebrate midsummer at his secluded cottage on an island together with a group of friends, among them Ei...

2
King Lily of the Valley

King Lily of the Valley

2013★ 6.4ABOVE AVERAGE

Spring is in the air and Puck and Einar, as well as Christer Wijk are invited to a wedding in Skoga. The day before the wedding, the bride-to-be enters a flower...

3
No More Murders

No More Murders

2013★ 5.9ABOVE AVERAGE

Puck and Einar decide to spend the last weeks of their vacation in Einar's idyllic childhood town Skoga. Pucks father Johannes Ekstedt, professor in Egyptology,...

4
Roses, Kisses and Death

Roses, Kisses and Death

2013★ 6.1ABOVE AVERAGE

The country estate of Rödbergshyttan is surrounded by heavily fragrant roses in every color. There lives the beautiful Gabriella, who Christer loves, and an inv...

5
Dangerous Dreams

Dangerous Dreams

2013★ 6.0ABOVE AVERAGE

Puck’s new boss turns out to be a control freak, who isolates everyone from the outside world. After a strange death, Puck calls on detective Wijk....

6
Tragedy in a Country Churchyard

Tragedy in a Country Churchyard

2013★ 6.3ABOVE AVERAGE

A murder investigation takes detective Christer Wijk to a small village, where he needs to separate rumors and facts to trail the murderer....

Common Questions about Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection

How many movies are in the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection?

There are currently 6 movies in the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection, starting from Death of a Loved One to the latest release, Tragedy in a Country Churchyard.

What is the best order to watch the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection?

The best way to watch the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection is usually in release order: starting with Death of a Loved One and ending with Tragedy in a Country Churchyard. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Crimes of Passion: The Maria Lang Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for King Lily of the Valley in this franchise.