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Investigator Jan and profiler Louise constantly move around in the thrilling periphery of a murderer's view as they link a series of killings.
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Investigator Jan and profiler Louise constantly move around in the thrilling periphery of a murderer's view as they link a series of killings.
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Episode 1
Louise is determined to continue working as a profiler and when a couple is found brutally murdered, she takes on the case. She assists Detective Inspector Frederik Havgaard, who believes he knows who the killer is.
Directed by Mads Kamp ThulstrupGuest stars Tobias Santelmann, Mette Marckmann, David Rousing, Taina Anneli Berg, Dan Boie Kratfeldt, Afshin Firouzi, Henrik Uldall, Laura Bro
Episode 2
Louise locates Bjørn’s little sister Maria. Maria's caseworker suggests that Louise mentor the young woman, who is faced with the prospect of having her child taken away from her. Meanwhile, Bjørn is in hiding.
Directed by Mads Kamp ThulstrupWritten by Iben Albinus SabroeGuest stars Laura Bro, Jesper Lohmann, Thomas Hwan, Anders Brink Madsen, Katja Holm, Ene Øster Bendtsen, Jacob Lohmann, Max Bjørn Eilsø
Episode 3
The police hunt for Bjørn is intensified. Following a search of Pelle’s home, Frederik and Louise uncover truths about Bjørn’s past, and a decision is reached on the forced removal of Maria’s child.
Directed by Mads Kamp ThulstrupWritten by Christoffer Barfred KrustrupGuest stars Afshin Firouzi, Henrik Uldall, Laura Bro, Jesper Lohmann, Thomas Hwan, Max Bjørn Eilsø, Sira Stampe, Michael Fabricius Sand
Episode 4
Another crime is committed. Frederik is convinced that Bjørn is the perpetrator, but Louise's investigations point to a different suspect. Bjørn turns to Louise and shares a secret with her that might close the case.
Directed by Mads Kamp ThulstrupWritten by Iben Albinus SabroeGuest stars Laura Bro, Thomas Hwan, Anders Brink Madsen, Katja Holm, Ene Øster Bendtsen, Jacob Lohmann, Max Bjørn Eilsø, Nikolaj Bo Koch
Episode 5
Three years on, Louise has moved to Aarhus to make a fresh start, but the past catches up with her when she meets Frederik again. He involves her in a new case in which a disabled woman has been found dead. Frederik thinks she was murdered, and the ensuing investigation seems to suggest that the dead body is a part of a larger pattern.
Directed by Jesper W. NielsenGuest stars Jacob Lohmann, Clara Rosager, Julius Hjernø, Morten Hebsgaard, Bettina Strange Sandstrøm, Imad Abul-Foul, Helene Egelund, Emil Lyngbye Widding
Episode 6
Louise and Frederik discover a connection between Bjørn and Alberte, who both grew up in the Breidablik commune. Louise visits the commune undercover in order to assist the police in their investigation and quickly notices the charismatic leader, Jon, who has a special relationship with Alberte.
Directed by Jesper W. NielsenWritten by Christoffer Barfred KrustrupGuest stars Anders Brink Madsen, Ene Øster Bendtsen, Jacob Lohmann, Clara Rosager, Emil Lyngbye Widding, Trine Appel, William Halken, Joy Anna Hall
Episode 7
Louise tries to get closer to Jon. Alberte becomes jealous and challenges Louise’s cover story. Meanwhile, Frederik discovers that one of Jon's old friends, who also owned Breidablik, perished in a mysterious fire.
Directed by Jesper W. NielsenWritten by Iben Albinus SabroeGuest stars Anders Brink Madsen, Ene Øster Bendtsen, Jacob Lohmann, Clara Rosager, William Halken, Fiona Fjelsted, Viggo Gorm Kuhre Kuntze, Martin Bo Lindsten
Episode 8
Louise and Frederik put pressure on Jon to accept responsibility for his actions, but once again he takes advantage of his relationship with Alberte. Louise decides to confront the past.
Directed by Jesper W. NielsenGuest stars Laura Bro, Anders Brink Madsen, Katja Holm, Ene Øster Bendtsen, Jacob Lohmann, Clara Rosager, William Halken, Mette Lysdahl
Episode information updated Sep 20, 2026
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