TV Series · 2018

The Lawyer

50 min · Crime, Drama, Mystery · Returning Series

Composite

4.8

IMDb

7.0 / 10

2,085 votes

TMDB

5.5 / 10

16 votes

Local

— / 10

No votes

Synopsis

Frank Nordling is a young and exceptionally promising defense lawyer. When Frank learns the truth behind his parents' death, his whole world unravels. As children, Frank and his sister Sara witnessed their parents die in an explosion caused by a car bomb. As Frank finds out, they were murdered by one of the leaders in Copenhagen's criminal underworld, Thomas Waldman. In order to avenge his parents Frank must infiltrate Waldman's organization and become his personal lawyer and trusted confidant. To avoid putting those close to him in danger, Frank has to keep up appearances and play the game. But can he handle it? Is it worth the price? And who's really tricking whom?

Trailer

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Cast

Alexander Karim

Frank Nordling

Malin Buska

Sara Khalil

Thomas Bo Larsen

Thomas Waldman

Liv Mjönes

Patricia Staaf

Johannes Lassen

Markos Jez

Nicolaj Kopernikus

Svend-Erik Wisén

Susanne Storm

Iben

Sara Hjort Ditlevsen

Therese Waldman

Henning Valin Jakobsen

Bogdan Nikolitch

Shebly Niavarani

Said Khalil

Ellen Hillingsø

Magdalena Dahlerup

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Matteus Törnros

Liam Khalil

Crew

Art

Maria Håård Production Design
Dave Marshall Production Design

Camera

Alvi Pakarinen Camera Operator
Henrik Norrthon Camera Operator
Samuli Ahonen Camera Operator
Riku Roimu Grip
Matti Poutanen Focus Puller
Jean-Noël Mustonen Director of Photography
Jean-Noël Mustonen Camera Operator

Costume & Make-Up

Hannele Herttua Makeup Designer
Madelene Söderblom Key Makeup Artist
Agnes Varhelyi Costume Supervisor
Elaine Décor Makeup Artist
Jenny Tuvesson Costume Assistant
Krista Karppinen Makeup Artist
Camilla Olai Lindblom Costumer
Camilla Olai Lindblom Costume Designer
Camilla Olai Lindblom Key Costumer

Crew

Fredrik Blom Stunt Double
Janne Lindqvist Stunt Coordinator

Directing

Julie Hindkjær Second Assistant Director
Halima Handulleh Second Assistant Director
Christian Hallmann First Assistant Director
Magdalena Johansson Script Supervisor
Caroline Westerståhl Assistant Director
Hanna Myllyniemi Third Assistant Director
Hanna-Mari kuivalainen Third Assistant Director
Pauliina Talikka First Assistant Director
Joona Mielonen First Assistant Director
Jouni Mutanen First Assistant Director
Amanda Davin Second Assistant Director
Jonatan Sköld First Assistant Director

Editing

Håkan Wärn Editor
Max Arehn Editor

Lighting

Karri Pöykiö Gaffer

Production

Amalie Kjær Boel Production Assistant
Simeon Lindgren Production Assistant
Victoria Holmbergh Production Assistant
Balder Fors Production Manager
Linda Walldorf Production Manager
Senia Dremstrup Producer
Niklas Larsson Consulting Producer
Wilma Sohlberg Production Coordinator
Saara Kankaanpää Line Producer
Ida Lundberg Production Assistant
Susann Billberg-Rydholm Executive Producer
Filippa Wallestam Executive Producer

Sound

Kristian Miilen Boom Operator
Karzan Mahmood Original Music Composer
Adam Nordén Original Music Composer

Writing

Charlotte Lesche Screenplay
Karin Gidfors Screenplay
Michael Hjorth Idea
Hans Rosenfeldt Idea
Jens Lapidus Idea
Jens Lapidus Storyboard
Michael Hjorth Storyboard
Hans Rosenfeldt Storyboard
Charlotte Lesche Storyboard
Karin Gidfors Storyboard
Sofia Wilf-Persson Script Consultant

Seasons & episodes

Season 1 (10 ep)

1. Episode 1

Feb 26, 2018 · 50 min

Siblings Sara and Frank (now a police officer and a lawyer) as children watched their parents die in a car explosion. Sara is still pursuing leads to find out who killed their parents, and Frank reluctantly joins her investigations.
2. Episode 2

Mar 5, 2018 · 50 min

Frank gets a case at the law firm representing Thomas Waldman. He is given a week to win and for the first time is forced to play the game in order to get closer to the truth about his parents' death.
3. Episode 3

Mar 12, 2018 · 50 min

To win Waldman's confidence, Frank defends one of his henchmen. But things become complicated when the prosecutor turns out to be Patricia Staaf, with whom Frank had an affair and still has feelings.
4. Episode 4

Mar 19, 2018 · 50 min

Brian reveals to Frank that he has evidence that links the drugs business directly to Waldman, and Patricia agrees to give Brian witness protection. Sara is in danger of losing Liam's confidence by trying to help Frank.
5. Episode 5

Mar 26, 2018 · 50 min

Frank wants to avenge Patricia's shooting so decides against Sara's will to try to get Waldman's greatest enemy, Daniella Ayala, out of prison to create a drugs war. As a result, a gulf opens up between the two siblings.
6. Episode 6

Apr 2, 2018 · 50 min

Frank secretly helps his former colleague Fredrika to prepare for Daniella Ayala's review. Waldman becomes increasingly nervous and orders an attack against Ayala.
7. Episode 7

Apr 9, 2018 · 50 min

Sara is finally close to raiding the workshop in hope of finding drugs and putting away Bogdan. But when her team moves in there are no drugs to be found.
8. Episode 8

Apr 16, 2018 · 50 min

Sara gets fired from the police after her relapse and becomes increasingly indiscreet in her addiction. Frank tries to protect his sister whilst exploring every option to set Terese free.
9. Episode 9

Apr 23, 2018 · 50 min

Sara chooses to believe Blanka and decides to let go of revenge. Meanwhile, Frank is fighting in court to free an increasingly fragile Therese.
10. Episode 10

Apr 30, 2018 · 50 min

Sara's identity is revealed, and when Frank is ordered by Waldman to accompany him on a business trip to Lithuania, the siblings realize that they are running out of time.

Season 2 (1 ep)

8. Episode 8

Jun 21, 2020 · 50 min

Frank refuses to drop the case but realises the severity of the situation. Svend Erik tries to help him escape from Waldman. Therese's killer is revealed, and Sara closes in on the person who ordered the hit on her and Frank's parents.