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Borgen

TV Series · 2010

Borgen

60 min · Drama · Ended

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8.4 / 10

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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.

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Season 1 (10 ep)
  • 1. Decency in the Middle

    Sep 26, 2010 · 60 min

    Three days before an election, party leader Birgitte Nyborg shakes up her campaign by denouncing her closest ally, sensitive information about the prime minister's shopping expenses lands in the wrong hands, and the rising star of the evening news is shaken by an unexpected death.

  • 2. Count to 90

    Oct 3, 2010 · 60 min

    After a successful election, Birgitte Nyborg looks set to become Denmark's first female prime minister, but allies and opponents do their best to block her way.

  • 3. The Art of the Possible

    Oct 10, 2010 · 60 min

    A few months into her term the new prime minister faces her first political crisis, and journalist Katrine Fønsmark considers how to deal with her unexpected pregnancy.

  • 4. 100 Days

    Oct 17, 2010 · 60 min

    The revelation of an American prisoner transport in Greenland causes scandal upon the new government's first one hundred days in office.

  • 5. Men Who Love Women

    Oct 23, 2010 · 60 min

    The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the country's most powerful businessman.

  • 6. State Visit

    Oct 31, 2010 · 60 min

    An official visit by the president of a former Soviet republic makes headlines when the president demands the arrest of a prominent political activist visiting Denmark at the same time.

  • 7. See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

    Nov 7, 2010 · 60 min

    The discovery of illegal surveillance of a left-wing party brings into question the prime minister's friendship with the party's spokeswoman as well as her faith in her own minister of justice.

  • 8. The Silly Season

    Nov 14, 2010 · 60 min

    While the prime minister tries to take a family vacation, the publication of a tell-all by a former politician puts spin doctor Kasper Juul on the edge.

  • 9. Divide and Rule

    Nov 21, 2010 · 60 min

    Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, who has accepted a new job.

  • 10. The First Tuesday in October

    Nov 28, 2010 · 60 min

    A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and her marriage is hanging by a thread. As she prepares for another year in parliament, what can be saved?

Season 2 (10 ep)
  • 1. 89,000 Children

    Sep 25, 2011 · 59 min

    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?

  • 2. In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream

    Oct 2, 2011 · 57 min

    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?

  • 3. The Last Worker

    Oct 9, 2011 · 58 min

    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.

  • 4. Battle Ready

    Oct 16, 2011 · 59 min

    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.

  • 5. Plant a Tree

    Oct 23, 2011 · 60 min

    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.

  • 6. Them and Us

    Oct 30, 2011 · 58 min

    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.

  • 7. What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I)

    Nov 6, 2011 · 58 min

    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.

  • 8. What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)

    Nov 13, 2011 · 58 min

    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?

  • 9. The Sanctity of Private Life

    Nov 20, 2011 · 59 min

    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.

  • 10. An Extraordinary Remark

    Nov 27, 2011 · 58 min

    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?

Season 3 (1 ep)
  • 10. The Election

    Mar 10, 2013 · 59 min

    Kruse's outburst in the pre-election debate proves fatal to the Moderates and the New Democrats pick up more than double the predicted seats. Suddenly, Birgitte is being courted by both the left and right wing coalition groups.

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