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    Borgen

    • TV Series
    • 2010– 2010–
    • TV-14TV-14
    IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    21K
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    Sidse Babett Knudsen and Emil Poulsen in Borgen (2010)
    Drama

    A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.A political drama about a prime minister's rise to power, and how power changes a prime minister.

    • Creator
      • Adam Price(head writer)
    • Stars
      • Sidse Babett Knudsen
      • Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
      • Søren Malling
    Top credits
    • Creator
      • Adam Price(head writer)
    • Stars
      • Sidse Babett Knudsen
      • Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
      • Søren Malling
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 88User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • Episodes31

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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations total

    Photos57

    Benedikte Hansen and Thomas Levin in Borgen (2010)
    Borgen (2010)
    Borgen (2010)
    Mikael Birkkjær and Sidse Babett Knudsen in Borgen (2010)
    Pilou Asbæk in Borgen (2010)
    Jannie Faurschou in Borgen (2010)
    Benedikte Hansen in Borgen (2010)
    Sidse Babett Knudsen and Lars Knutzon in Borgen (2010)
    Borgen (2010)
    Borgen (2010)
    Borgen (2010)
    Borgen (2010)

    Top cast

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    Sidse Babett Knudsen
    Sidse Babett Knudsen
    • Birgitte Nyborgas Birgitte Nyborg…
    31 episodes31 eps • 2010–2022
    Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
    Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
    • Katrine Fønsmarkas Katrine Fønsmark
    31 episodes31 eps • 2010–2022
    Søren Malling
    Søren Malling
    • Torben Friisas Torben Friis
    31 episodes31 eps • 2010–2022
    Emil Poulsen
    • Magnus Christensenas Magnus Christensen
    30 episodes30 eps • 2010–2013
    Freja Riemann
    • Laura Christensenas Laura Christensen
    30 episodes30 eps • 2010–2013
    Thomas Levin
    Thomas Levin
    • Ulrik Mørchas Ulrik Mørch
    30 episodes30 eps • 2010–2013
    Pilou Asbæk
    Pilou Asbæk
    • Kasper Juulas Kasper Juul
    29 episodes29 eps • 2010–2013
    Benedikte Hansen
    Benedikte Hansen
    • Hanne Holmas Hanne Holm
    27 episodes27 eps • 2010–2013
    Mikael Birkkjær
    • Philip Christensenas Philip Christensen
    26 episodes26 eps • 2010–2013
    Anders Juul
    Anders Juul
    • Simon Bechas Simon Bech
    26 episodes26 eps • 2010–2013
    Lisbeth Wulff
    Lisbeth Wulff
    • Pia Munkas Pia Munk
    25 episodes25 eps • 2010–2013
    Kasper Lange
    • Danas Dan
    24 episodes24 eps • 2010–2013
    Lars Knutzon
    • Bent Sejrøas Bent Sejrø
    22 episodes22 eps • 2010–2013
    Søren Spanning
    • Lars Hesselboeas Lars Hesselboe
    21 episodes21 eps • 2010–2013
    Christoph Bastrup
    • Journalistas Journalist
    20 episodes20 eps • 2010–2011
    Morten Kirkskov
    Morten Kirkskov
    • Niels Erik Lundas Niels Erik Lund
    15 episodes15 eps • 2010–2013
    Bjarne Henriksen
    Bjarne Henriksen
    • Hans Christian Thorsenas Hans Christian Thorsen
    15 episodes15 eps • 2010–2013
    Peter Mygind
    Peter Mygind
    • Michael Laugesenas Michael Laugesen
    15 episodes15 eps • 2010–2013
    • Creator
      • Adam Price(head writer)
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    Storyline

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    This Danish drama series follows the intricate and complicated lives of the politicians, media spinners and reporters who feed off their triumphs and failures in 'Borgen' (the Castle) - the nickname for Denmark's parliamentary building. In the first episode, Denmark is preparing for parliamentary elections and Birgitte Nyborg, facing her first election as party leader, decides at the last minute to head in her own direction.
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    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      Although a fan of the show, Denmark's real female Prime Minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, claimed "I've made a point of not watching Sidse Babett Knudsen too closely just to make sure I'm not too influenced by her. If anything, it sometimes feels more as if life is imitating art."
    • Goofs
      When subtitled e.g. in news clips, Lars Brygmann's character is sometimes spelled "Troels Höxenhaven" and sometimes "Troels Høxenhaven".
    • Crazy credits
      Begivenheder og personer i BORGEN er fiktive - men inspireret af virkeligheden. Serien refererer desuden til historiske personer og hændelser i dansk politik før 1982. = Events and people in BORGEN are fictional - but inspired by reality. The series also refers to historical people and events in Danish politics before 1982.
    • Connections
      Featured in TV!TV!TV!: Reality TV (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Borgen Main Titles
      Written & performed by Halfdan E

    User reviews88

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Intense- Classy- Great Dialogue and Acting
    We all know a great TV show when we see one and this one is a great one. I am so tired of American drama that seems to all be written by one crew and all has one plot of killing a person then trying to figure out who did it. Borgen has gripping dramatic plots that is accentuated by great acting. The acting is intense and spectacular, and you have to see it to believe it. The dialogue is well written and the scenes are addictive and gripping. And no commercials or loud sickening music that is needed to keep the audience watching most of the cheesy American TV series. All the characters have there own personalities and show a sense of individualism that is so very refreshing.
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    10
    • samidaho
    • Mar 10, 2012

    FAQ1

    • I recently watched the first 2 seasons on Netflix and they are dubbed in English. I loved the show, but when the 3rd season started it is only subtitled, not dubbed. The dialogue moves too fast to keep up with the subtitles. When will Season 3 be available dubbed in English? Anyone know?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Denmark
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Language
      • Danish
    • Also known as
      • The Fortress
    • Filming locations
      • Christiansborg, Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Production companies
      • Danmarks Radio (DR)
      • Norsk Rikskringkasting (NRK)
      • Sveriges Television (SVT)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 58min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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