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COLLECTION · Series · 2010

Borgen

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.

Source: TMDB
* 8.1 (265)DramaDenmark
Creators
Adam Price · Camilla Hammerich
Countries
Denmark
Studios
DR1 · Ingolf Gabold
Runtime
60 min/ep
Age rating
TV-MA
Release
26/09/2010
Score
8.1 / 10 (265)

Awards and nominations

  • Nominated at International Emmy Award — Sidse Babett Knudsen
  • Winner at Monte Carlo TV Festival — Sidse Babett Knudsen
  • Nominated at Monte Carlo TV Festival — Borgen III
  • Winner at Monte Carlo TV Festival — Borgen III
  • Nominated at Monte Carlo TV Festival — Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
  • Winner at Monte Carlo TV Festival — Borgen
  • Nominated at Monte Carlo TV Festival — International Prize
  • Winner at Monte Carlo TV Festival — Best TV Drama – Series and Serials
  • Winner at Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels — Best TV Series and Serials
  • Winner at Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels — Halfdan E
  • Winner at Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels — Borgen
  • Nominated at Critics' Choice Awards — Best Foreign Language Series
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
Specials
2 episodes · 2010
Episode 1. Borgen Bloopers
2010-11-28 · 60 min

No synopsis

Episode 2. Behind Borgen
2011-12-04 · 60 min

No synopsis

Season 1
Season 1
10 episodes · 2010
Decency in the Middle
Episode 1. Decency in the Middle
2010-09-26 · 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…

Count to 90
Episode 2. Count to 90
2010-10-03 · 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.

The Art of the Possible
Episode 3. The Art of the Possible
2010-10-10 · 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.

100 Days
Episode 4. 100 Days
2010-10-17 · 60 min

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

Men Who Love Women
Episode 5. Men Who Love Women
2010-10-23 · 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.

State Visit
Episode 6. State Visit
2010-10-31 · 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.

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
Episode 7. See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
2010-11-07 · 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.

The Silly Season
Episode 8. The Silly Season
2010-11-14 · 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.

Divide and Rule
Episode 9. Divide and Rule
2010-11-21 · 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.

The First Tuesday in October
Episode 10. The First Tuesday in October
2010-11-28 · 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
Season 2
10 episodes · 2011
89,000 Children
Episode 1. 89,000 Children
2011-09-25 · 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…

In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream
Episode 2. In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream
2011-10-02 · 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?

The Last Worker
Episode 3. The Last Worker
2011-10-09 · 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.

Battle Ready
Episode 4. Battle Ready
2011-10-16 · 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.

Plant a Tree
Episode 5. Plant a Tree
2011-10-23 · 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…

Them and Us
Episode 6. Them and Us
2011-10-30 · 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.

What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I)
Episode 7. What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I)
2011-11-06 · 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…

What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)
Episode 8. What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)
2011-11-13 · 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.…

The Sanctity of Private Life
Episode 9. The Sanctity of Private Life
2011-11-20 · 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…

An Extraordinary Remark
Episode 10. An Extraordinary Remark
2011-11-27 · 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…

Season 3
Season 3
10 episodes · 2013
A Child of Denmark
Episode 1. A Child of Denmark
2013-01-01 · 57 min

Two and half years later, Birgitte is traveling the world out of politics when suddenly the changing Moderate Party makes her want to return. The problem is, Krause, whom she sent away to EU, is the leader of the party now, and does not…

The Land is Built on Law
Episode 2. The Land is Built on Law
2013-01-06 · 59 min

Birgitte is keeping her plan to herself initially, but one by one she involves people. While some are enthusiastic, Sejro does not take the news well, even calling Birgitte a traitor. Meanwhile, Kathrine is struggling with the role of…

The Right Shade of Brown
Episode 3. The Right Shade of Brown
2013-01-13 · 59 min

Birgitte has attracted lots of followers to her party, but the policy has not been set yet and there is no money. A banker offers a donation of one million but is there a catch? Meanwhile the team is searching for a spokesperson on…

Their Loss…
Episode 4. Their Loss…
2013-01-27 · 58 min

Birgitte struggles to get her party recognized particularly by other politicians, but might have a chance to change it when her boyfriend gets sick and is exposed by the media. Meanwhile, Kathrine continues to struggle with her feelings…

Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Episode 5. Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
2013-02-03 · 59 min

Being accepted as a political party, New Democrats must take a stand on a controversial issue of banning buying sex. Through learning about the issue both Birgitte and Kathrine face their prejudices and their views on the issue change as…

Sons of the Past
Episode 6. Sons of the Past
2013-02-10 · 59 min

The ex-communist professor joins The New Democrats Party.

The Fall
Episode 7. The Fall
2013-02-17 · 59 min

When the New Democrats are invited to join a broad coalition of opposition parties they think it is the recognition they have been seeking. But Birgitte soon finds she has no bargaining power whatsoever, much to Nete's disgust.

If You Never Change Your Mind
Episode 8. If You Never Change Your Mind
2013-02-24 · 59 min

Birgitte quickly realizes that the New Democrats are now minor players in the opposition coalition and she pulls them out of it. The Moderates seem to be proposing things that Birgitte has privately discussed - is there a mole?

Sense and Sensibility
Episode 9. Sense and Sensibility
2013-03-03 · 59 min

After the leaks to the Moderates, Birgitte decides that the New Democrats need to distinguish themselves from the Moderates. So in a debate she launches a bold attack on their leader Jacob Kruse - will her strategy work?

The Election
Episode 10. The Election
2013-03-10 · 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.

Cast by season
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Sidse Babett Knudsen
Birgitte Nyborg
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
Katrine Fønsmark
Mikael Birkkjær
Mikael Birkkjær
Philip Christensen
Lars Knutzon
Lars Knutzon
Bent Sejrø
Søren Malling
Søren Malling
Torben Friis
Benedikte Hansen
Benedikte Hansen
Hanne Holm
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Emil Poulsen
Magnus Christensen
Thomas Levin
Thomas Levin
Ulrik Mørch
Lisbeth Wulff
Lisbeth Wulff
Pia Munk
Søren Spanning
Søren Spanning
Lars Hesselboe
Pilou Asbæk
Pilou Asbæk
Kasper Juul
Freja Riemann
Freja Riemann
Laura Nyborg Christensen
Anders Juul
Anders Juul
Simon Bech
Kasper Lange
Kasper Lange
Dan Vestergaard
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