The Killing II

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Much more of that and people will be starting to wonder where that Danish bacon has come from.

Cereal for me tomorrow!

I enjoyed the first two episodes of Borgen: after I'd got used to the idea that it wasn't another detective/investigative plot. (When the TV presenter was jogging, I kept waiting for the gunshot!) A different kettle of fish completely: but still with a good story, good performances and brilliant dialogue.

[Nick Armstrong]

and Lund other side kick is the tv producer!

And Theis Birk Larsen is now the Secretary of State for Defence... TV drama in Denmark seems to be very much a repertory company affair...

[Norfolk Born]

I'm really impressed by 'Borgen' which, while it lacks elements of 'Nordic Noir', has a distinct, welcome strand of underlying humour and a very finely observed portrayal of the Prime Minister's family and home life. (I've never been married to a Prime Minister of either sex, you understand, but it rings true.)

[Stunsworth]

Greenland look stunning in a bleak and cold sort of way. Thought the actor playing the Greenland PM was excellent.

[Norfolk Born]

Agreed on both counts.

[Stunsworth]

Agreed on both counts.

It was the switch from forced conviviality to 'look we both know how this works' in his office for me.

I believe there have been 3 series of Borgen in Denmark, I look forward to seeing the other 2.

For those with the technology the current series is being shown on BBC HD as well as BBC4.