Families Like Ours
CREATOR: Thomas Vinterberg
CAST: Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Amaryllis April August & Nikolaj Lie Kaas
High school girl Laura finds herself facing the toughest decision of her life. Her parents have recently divorced and it’s up to her to decide whether she favors mom or dad to raise her. At the same time, an apocalyptic flood has forced her to evacuate the country, making her choice in parents all the more inconvenient. This mixture of domestic and disaster drama comes from director Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt, Another Round, Far from the Madding Crowd) and screenwriter Bo Hr. Hansen (Kunsten at græde i kor, Journal 64, Wild Witch). The series stars Asta Kamma August, Thomas Bo Larsen, David Dencik, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, and Paprika Steen. Watch the trailer of Families Like Ours

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Fishy

The classic story of The Little Mermaid takes on a different form in this Danish fantasy drama. The TV series follows the exploits of a woman who discovers that she is the daughter of a mermaid. Knowing this, she may be able to explore the ocean more than she realizes. But will she embrace her heritage that exists under the sea or try to keep it concealed on land? This fantastical show comes from director Laurits Munch-Petersen (Crasher, Kurt, På tur med far) and screenwriter Maria Nyborg Andreassen (Babylons stol, Klassen). The series stars the talents of David Sakurai, Viktor Andersen, Iris Munch-Petersen, and Karin Lund Madsen. Watch the trailer of Fishy

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Ronja Rövardotter
CREATOR: Hans Rosenfeldt
CAST: Kerstin Linden, Jack Bergenholtz Henriksson & Christopher Wagelin
Ronja is not your average girl. Having been born in a fortress amid a storm, she has grown up around a group of robbers and known a life of mischief. Seeking fun, she ventures off into the forrest whenever she gets a chance to explore. On her meandering days of exploration, she learns all about nature for its many wondrous moments of joys and peculiar moments of cruelty. This coming-of-age tale of adventure is based on the novel by Astrid Lindgren and is adapted by director Lisa James Larsson and writer Hans Rosenfeldt. The cast includes Björn Elgerd, Krista Kosonen, Sverrir Gudnason, Christopher Wagelin, Lancelot Ncube, Kerstin Linden, Maria Nohra, and Fredrik Alfredsson. Read more

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Chosen
CREATOR: Kaspar Munk
Emma has always felt like an outsider in the Danish town of Middelbo. Middelbo has been known for once being hit by a meteor 17 years ago. It’s a point of pride for the citizens but Emma finds herself questioning this history. She digs into the past of her town and discovers that the story may not be as real as the residents believe it to be. Created by Jannik Tai Mosholt, Kaspar Munk, and Christian Potalivo, this sci-fi mystery series stars Malaika Mosendane, Andrea Heick Gadeberg, and Andreas Dittmer. Watch the trailer of Chosen

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White Sands
CREATOR: A. J. Kazinski
CAST: Marie Bach Hansen, Carsten Bjørnlund, Bodil Jørgensen, Amanda Friis Jürgensen
When a small seaside town is shaken by the murder of a young man, two detectives are called onto the case. The duo sent on assignment is a woman who is an undercover master and a man who is a skilled German detective. They intend to keep their identity a secret as they investigate the town by posing as a couple. But can they keep their cover and solve the murder before the case turns cold? This mysterious crime story was created by A.J. Kazinski and stars Marie Bach Hansen, Carsten Bjørnlund, and Bodil Jørgensen. Watch the trailer of White Sands

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Noia
CREATOR: Camilla Ramonn
CAST: Levi Eja Roepstorff, Frederikke Dahl Hansen &
The friendship of 2 Danish girls fiercely enjoying the trendy nightlife of Copenhagen get their friendship tested when they meet a Techno DJ. Noia is available on DR3, the Danish Broadcasting Channel. Watch the trailer of Noia

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Face to Face
CREATOR: Christoffer Boe
CAST: Ulrich Thomsen, Alma Ekehed Thomsen & Lars Mikkelsen
Bjørn, having just experienced the death of his daughter, seeks answers to her demise. Though her death is said by others to be that of a suicide, Bjørn doesn’t buy such a story as he tries to investigate what really happened. Though Bjørn believes he has stumbled onto something big, he may not be ready for the danger he stumbles into with the answers he unearths in this dark crime suspense series of mystery and grit. Watch the trailer of Face to Face

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Darkness: Those Who Kill
CREATOR: Ina Bruhn
CAST: Kenneth M. Christensen, Natalie Madueño & Signe Egholm Olsen
The duo of the investigator Jan and the profiler Louise are on the case of a missing 17-year-old girl. A pattern emerges when the remains of a similar girl are found, as well as the kidnapping of a girl fitting the same profile. While Jan continues to seek answers, Louise tries to get inside the head of the serial killer to find out how and where he’ll strike next. But they tread down a dark path as they start to see more of their murderer’s perspectiv Watch the trailer of Darkness: Those Who Kill

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Greyzone
CREATOR: Morten Dragsted
CAST: Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Ardalan Esmaili & Joachim Fjelstrup
A 2018 Danish Thriller, Greyzone is a character-driven drama and thriller series starring Borgen's Birgitte Hjort Sørensen about the events leading to a terror attack in Scandinavia. She is a drone engineer and gets taking hostage in her own home. Watch the trailer of Greyzone

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Liberty
CREATOR: Asger Leth
CAST: Connie Nielsen, Carsten Bjørnlund, Sofie Gråbøl, Charlie Karumi
Liberty is an adaptation of Danish author Jakob Ejersbo's book about the experiences of him and his family in Tanzania. Watch the trailer of Liberty

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The Rain
CREATOR: Jannik Tai Mosholt, Christian Potalivo & Esben Toft Jacobsen
CAST: Alba August, Lucas Lynggaard Tønnesen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Lukas Løkken
A new Danish Netflix show is said to be the new 'Dark'. It's post-apocalyptic show from the maker of the insanely successful political drama... Watch the trailer of The Rain

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Borgen
CREATOR: Adam Price
CAST: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Emil Poulsen, Freja Riemann
The series revolves around Birgitte Nyborg, Denmark’s first female prime minister, and her intrigues and manoeuvres to stay in power. Other than House of Cards, which only seems to be interested in showing politics’ immorality and corruption, Borgen gives a pretty nuanced idea of how politics work (in Denmark). Of course there is corruption, but there’s sincere idealism too, which we like to believe is true. RATING: 85/100

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Forbrydelsen
CREATOR: Søren Sveistrup
CAST: Sofie Gråbøl, Morten Suurballe & Nikolaj Lie Kaas
It was The Killing that paved the way for Danish TV series success abroad. And honestly, The Killings’ brilliance hasn’t been exceeded (yet). The first season takes its time to build up; only after twenty nerve-racking episodes we finally find out who killed young Nanna. The Killing is as much a detective as a political thriller, as inspector Sarah Lind's work often coincides with that of Copenhagen’ politicians. The tone is sombre, the acting is naturalistic and the script is never too far fetched. The series’ unique selling point is Sophie Gråbøl however, who portrays the enigmatic Sarah Lind with a stunning mixture of aloofness, determination and warmth. RATING: 84/100

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Bron/Broen
CREATOR: Hans Rosenfeldt
CAST: Sofia Helin, Thure Lindhardt & Mikael Birkkjær
The series starts off with the discovery of a body, exactly at the border between Sweden and Denmark - literary exactly, as half of the body lies on Danish jurisdiction and the other half on Swedish. This means Martin Rohde (a refreshing role by Kim Bodnia, known for portraying hard boiled guys in many Danish films) has to work together with Saga Norén, an autistic inspector (and female overall) from Sweden. The chemistry, or better, the initial lack there of between these two is probably the series’ most interesting quality, but storywise there’s enough to enjoy too. RATING: 86/100

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Arvingerne
CREATOR: Maya Ilsøe
CAST: Trine Dyrholm, Jesper Christensen & Carsten Bjørnlund
A mother's death leaves her children exposed to family secrets and an inglorious dispute over the family inheritance. RATING: 78/100

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Gidseltagningen
CREATOR: Kasper Barfoed
CAST: Johannes Lassen, Alexandre Willaume, Peder Thomas Pedersen, Flemming Enevold
The fear of terrorism is a great inspiration for movies & tv shows alike. In Gidseltagningen 15 people are held hostage in a Copenhagen underground metro. RATING: 80/100

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Kongen af Danmark
CREATOR: Jesper Waldvogel Rasmussen
CAST: Jens Sætter-Lassen, Filippa Suenson, Neel Rønholt, Solbjørg Højfeldt
Kongen af Danmark or The King appears to be a huge historical production about the history of Denmark's royal house. Very little is known, but there is a teaser out. RATING: 80/100

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Herrens veje
CREATOR: Adam Price
CAST: Lars Mikkelsen, Ann Eleonora Jørgensen, Simon Sears, Fanny Louise Bernth
The English titled Rides Upon the Storm is an upcoming character-driven drama about 'the ways of the lord', or in other words about what faith still means in modern Danish society. RATING: 80/100

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Ragnarok
CREATOR: Adam Price
CAST: David Alexander Sjøholt, Jonas Strand Gravli & Theresa Frostad Eggesbø
Maintaining a record store in a neighborhood that is becoming increasingly gentrified is exceptionally tough for the store owner, Rob (Zoë Kravitz). Yet Rob continues to work there as she loves pop culture and assembling her lists of favorites. Seeking a cure for her heartbreak, she digs through her past relationship and pop culture love hoping to find something more in a store surrounded by music. Based on the movie, this rom-com series additionally stars Jake Lacy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and David H. Holmes. Read more

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Next to England, Denmark is one of the few European countries that has a sound reputation with regard to television series. From The Kingdom to Borgen, astonishing shows have been in made in the country, and hopefully we’ll see a lot more. A list with the best Danish TV productions.


Anyone who hasn't been living under a stone for the last couple of years and is interested in quality drama series the slightest, couldn't but notice that Denmark became Europe's purveyor of high quality TV series recently. This might seem peculiar, given the country's modest size and reputation, but obviously there's something irresistable about these shows. It's especially thrillers they're good at, or scandinavian noir as they've already been dubbed. They're raw and authentic, showing the typical land- and cityscapes in all its bleakness, inhabited by enigmatic detectives and cunning politicians. The Killings' protagonist detective Sarah Lund is probably the most iconic of them all. Or better: her inseperable woolen Icelandic sweaters, which became a fashion hype on its own. Anyway, it's about time The Vore sums up what you shouldn't have missed the last couple of years in Danish television.