40-year old political leader Birgitte Nyborg secures her party a landslide victory through her idealism and huge effort, then faces the biggest challenge of her life: how most effectively to use the newly won seats, and how far she is willing to go in order to gain as much influence as possible.
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40-year old political leader Birgitte Nyborg secures her party a landslide victory through her idealism and huge effort, then faces the biggest challenge of her life: how most effectively to use the newly won seats, and how far she is willing to go in order to gain as much influence as possible.
Season 2 episodes
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A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers stationed in Afghanistan when their encampment is attacked, and several soldiers are killed. Now she must choose: send the troops home or stage a counterattack?
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Directed by Jannik JohansenWritten by Tobias LindholmGuest stars Jens Jacob Tychsen, Dar Salim, Rikke Lylloff, Hanne Hedelund, Olaf Johannessen, Aske Bang, Claus Gerving, Thomas Hwan
Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU Commissioner. Sejro would seem the obvious choice, but Birgitte is surprised when he not only turns down the post but sees it as a personal slight. Who can she appoint?
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Directed by Jannik JohansenWritten by Jeppe Gjervig GramGuest stars Jens Jacob Tychsen, Flemming Sørensen, Morten Kirkskov, Rikke Lylloff, Hanne Hedelund, Sune Kofoed, Gitte Siem, Kristoffer Møller Hansen
The coalition government is preparing to introduce a new reform package - "A Common Future". But attempts to get agreement on the reforms causes Labour leader Bjørn Marrot serious problems - in the media and within his own party.
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Directed by Jesper W. NielsenWritten by Tobias LindholmGuest stars Dar Salim, Lars Brygmann, Flemming Sørensen, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Petrine Agger, Rikke Lylloff, Hanne Hedelund
Troels Höxenhaven exploits the hijack of a Danish ship by Somali pirates to try and raise his profile. However, compromising photos of Höxenhaven turn up at the Ekspres.
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Directed by Jesper W. NielsenWritten by Jeppe Gjervig GramGuest stars Lars Brygmann, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Petrine Agger, Rikke Lylloff, Hanne Hedelund, Adam Brix, Mille Dinesen
Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality of parties unwilling to compromise. Kasper convinces her that underhanded tactics can help win her a majority for the reform. Meanwhile, Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. And at home, Birgitte's children are clearly affected by their mother's stress; Laura in particular.
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Directed by Louise FriedbergWritten by Tobias LindholmGuest stars Ole Thestrup, Jannie Faurschou, Dar Salim, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Petrine Agger, Rikke Lylloff
Kasper's past returns to haunt him as he clears out his parents former home, whilst the Freedom Party suggest lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12. A move that reveals fundamental differences in the coalition parties.
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Directed by Louise FriedbergWritten by Jeppe Gjervig GramGuest stars Ole Thestrup, Signe Egholm Olsen, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Rikke Lylloff, Mille Dinesen, Henrik Birch
What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I)
58m8.0 / 10
Birgitte's government is losing steam -- internal differences are growing and only compromise legislation is being passed. Just as opinion polls indicate Birgitte may lose the next election, financier Joachim Crohne emerges with an idea that could save her political career. But can his motives be trusted? Meanwhile, Kasper and Katrine are growing close again, but their jobs are at odds: Katrine's role is to uncover secrets, while Kasper's is to conceal them.
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Directed by Mikkel NørgaardWritten by Jeppe Gjervig GramGuest stars Ole Thestrup, Dar Salim, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Ulf Pilgaard, Henrik Birch, Peter Bankolé
What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)
58m7.9 / 10
The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Everyone has been working around the clock, and although Kasper is now living with Katrine, they rarely see each other. When Birgitte realizes Denmark is only a small piece in a major international power game, her negotiation skills are put to the test. Can she end the bloody civil war?
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Directed by Mikkel NørgaardWritten by Tobias LindholmGuest stars Dar Salim, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov, Ulf Pilgaard, Henrik Birch, Peter Bankolé, Hans Henrik Clemensen, Femi Elufowoju Jr.
Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.
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Directed by Louise FriedbergWritten by Tobias LindholmGuest stars Signe Egholm Olsen, Iben Dorner, Bjarne Henriksen, Mille Dinesen, Henrik Birch, Stina Ekblad, Stefania Omarsdottir, Ole Sørensen
In the season finale, Birgitte is on a month leave from her post as prime minister to focus on family, and Hans-Christian Thorsen, Labor Party chairman, has positioned himself to be her possible successor. Birgitte is torn about whether or not she will return to work. Meanwhile, as Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together, their plan is derailed by an argument about the possibility of having children. Will one of them relent?
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Directed by Louise FriedbergWritten by Tobias LindholmGuest stars Ole Thestrup, Signe Egholm Olsen, Jannie Faurschou, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Petrine Agger, Mette Munk Plum
Adam Price, Jeppe Gjervig Gram, Tobias Lindholm, Maja Jul Larsen, Jannik Tai Mosholt, Maren Louise Käehne, Tobias Lindholm, Jannik Tai Mosholt, Maja Jul Larsen, Adam Price, Jeppe Gjervig Gram, Maren Louise Käehne, Emilie Lebech Kaae
Production details
Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
30
Original language
Danish
Networks & production
DR1Denmark
Ingolf Gabold
Themes
democracydenmarkfemale politiciangovernmentnordicparliamentpoliticalpolitical drama
