Borgen
Borgen

Borgen

2010 3 Seasons 30 Episodes ⭐ 8.1 Drama

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.

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Decency in the Middle

Three days before an election, party leader Birgitte Nyborg shakes up her campaign by denouncing her closest ally, sensi

EP 2

Count to 90

After a successful election, Birgitte Nyborg looks set to become Denmark's first female prime minister, but allies and o

EP 3

The Art of the Possible

A few months into her term the new prime minister faces her first political crisis, and journalist Katrine Fønsmark con

EP 4

100 Days

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

EP 5

Men Who Love Women

The government's agenda on equal opportunities in corporate business brings pressure from the media as well as the count

EP 6

State Visit

An official visit by the president of a former Soviet republic makes headlines when the president demands the arrest of

EP 7

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil

The discovery of illegal surveillance of a left-wing party brings into question the prime minister's friendship with the

EP 8

The Silly Season

While the prime minister tries to take a family vacation, the publication of a tell-all by a former politician puts spin

EP 9

Divide and Rule

Allegations of corruption in connection with military spending has consequences even for the prime minister's husband, w

EP 10

The First Tuesday in October

A year after taking office, the prime minister's approval ratings are low, her government is in internal conflict, and h

EP 1

89,000 Children

A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers

EP 2

In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream

Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU Commissioner. Sejro would seem the obvious choice, but Birgitte is

EP 3

The Last Worker

The coalition government is preparing to introduce a new reform package - "A Common Future". But attempts to get agreeme

EP 4

Battle Ready

Troels Höxenhaven exploits the hijack of a Danish ship by Somali pirates to try and raise his profile. However, comprom

EP 5

Plant a Tree

Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality

EP 6

Them and Us

Kasper's past returns to haunt him as he clears out his parents former home, whilst the Freedom Party suggest lowering t

EP 7

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

Birgitte's government is losing steam -- internal differences are growing and only compromise legislation is being passe

EP 8

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

The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Eve

EP 9

The Sanctity of Private Life

Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. Wh

EP 10

An Extraordinary Remark

In the season finale, Birgitte is on a month leave from her post as prime minister to focus on family, and Hans-Christia

EP 1

A Child of Denmark

Two and half years later, Birgitte is traveling the world out of politics when suddenly the changing Moderate Party make

EP 2

The Land is Built on Law

Birgitte is keeping her plan to herself initially, but one by one she involves people. While some are enthusiastic, Sejr

EP 3

The Right Shade of Brown

Birgitte has attracted lots of followers to her party, but the policy has not been set yet and there is no money. A bank

EP 4

Their Loss…

Birgitte struggles to get her party recognized particularly by other politicians, but might have a chance to change it w

EP 5

Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

Being accepted as a political party, New Democrats must take a stand on a controversial issue of banning buying sex. Thr

EP 6

Sons of the Past

The ex-communist professor joins The New Democrats Party.

EP 7

The Fall

When the New Democrats are invited to join a broad coalition of opposition parties they think it is the recognition they

EP 8

If You Never Change Your Mind

Birgitte quickly realizes that the New Democrats are now minor players in the opposition coalition and she pulls them ou

EP 9

Sense and Sensibility

After the leaks to the Moderates, Birgitte decides that the New Democrats need to distinguish themselves from the Modera

EP 10

The Election

Kruse's outburst in the pre-election debate proves fatal to the Moderates and the New Democrats pick up more than double

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