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The intense and emotional story of a teenage girl who has written a vivid school essay detailing her stepfather’s violent behavior. The parents deny the accusations, but who is lying – and who is telling the truth?
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The intense and emotional story of a teenage girl who has written a vivid school essay detailing her stepfather’s violent behavior. The parents deny the accusations, but who is lying – and who is telling the truth?
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Episode 1
14-year-old Holly has written a school essay in which she accuses her stepfather of physical abuse. The social services' most experienced social worker, Lars Madsen, is handed the case.
Directed by Pernille Fischer ChristensenWritten by Kim Fupz Aakeson, Maja Jul LarsenGuest stars Lila Nobel, Christine Exner, Jesper Pedersen, Rasmus Hammerich, Alexander Krumhausen, Sara Fanta Traore, Laura Skjoldborg, Lone Rødbroe
Episode 2
With their children forcibly removed, Dea and Simon find themselves alone in the empty house. They decide to hire a lawyer to bring their own case against social services.
Guest stars Lila Nobel, Laura Skjoldborg, Lone Rødbroe, Line Kruse, Henning Valin Jakobsen, Justin Geertsen, Lars Thiesgaard, Hanin Georgis
Episode 3
Learning that Holly has a lively imagination, Lars begins to doubt her version of events. In an attempt to cheer Theo up, Holly writes to her mother, informing her that Theo will be at football practice.
Guest stars Lila Nobel, Christine Exner, Rasmus Hammerich, Alexander Krumhausen, Laura Skjoldborg, Lone Rødbroe, Line Kruse, Henning Valin Jakobsen
Episode 4
Feeling homesick on his birthday, Theo runs off from foster care and heads for home. Simon is pleasantly surprised to find Theo back at the family's house.
Guest stars Lila Nobel, Rasmus Hammerich, Lone Rødbroe, Line Kruse, Henning Valin Jakobsen, Justin Geertsen, Jesper Kaplan, Christoffer Hvidberg Rønje
Episode 5
A video of Lars fetching Theo goes viral and Lars feels the full weight of public outrage. Simon is emboldened by the online support.
Guest stars Lila Nobel, Christine Exner, Rasmus Hammerich, Laura Skjoldborg, Lone Rødbroe, Justin Geertsen, Freja Pedersen, Ella Paaske
Episode 6
A few days before the case is to be heard by social services, Lars begins to have serious doubts about Holly having suffered domestic abuse.
Guest stars Lila Nobel, Christine Exner, Rasmus Hammerich, Lone Rødbroe, Line Kruse, Henning Valin Jakobsen, Justin Geertsen, Freja Pedersen
Episode 7
The time has finally come for the case to be heard by the children and youth committee, which will determine whether Dea and Simon are to be allowed custody of their children.
Directed by May el-ToukhyGuest stars Lila Nobel, Lone Rødbroe, Line Kruse, Henning Valin Jakobsen, Justin Geertsen, Lene Vestergård, Anne Fletting, Wahid Sui Mahmoud
Episode 8
Holly and Theo return home to a strained family atmosphere. Dea is keen to create a positive vibe and mend the fences, but Simon is feeling paranoid towards Holly, who refuses to take part in the family's reunion.
Directed by May el-ToukhyGuest stars Lila Nobel, Christine Exner, Rasmus Hammerich, Laura Skjoldborg, Justin Geertsen, Stina Mølgaard, Kimmie Liv Sennova, Katja Holm
Episode information updated Sep 21, 2026
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