Borgen - Power & Glory

Name: Borgen - Power & Glory
Genre: Drama
Released: June 2, 2022
Rating: 87

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Netflix | Release Date: June 2, 2022

Summary: Birgitte Nyborg (Sidse Babett Knudsen) is just settling into her position as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs when the discovery of oil in Greenland causes difficulties for Birgitte and those with interests in the Arctic.

[Premiered originally on Denmark's D1 on 13 Feb 2022; and in the US on Netflix on 2 Jun 2022]

Genre(s): Drama

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S1:E8. Mother of the Sea
Air Date: June 2, 2022
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S1:E7. Just Make It Go Away
Air Date: June 2, 2022
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S1:E6. Power in Denmark
Air Date: June 2, 2022

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Radio Times Lewis Knight

May 25, 2022

Season 1 Review: The dialogue and plotting remain fast-paced and switch between both Danish and English with as much impressive skill as Knudsen's excellent linguistic abilities. ... One of The most affecting elements of the series, however, remains the struggles of women in power. It's hard to not empathise with Birgitte and Katrine. Read full review

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The Telegraph Jasper Rees

Jun 2, 2022

Season 1 Review: In this gripping, pell-mell reboot, all you can do is cross your fingers for her and for the world. But then hope was always Borgen’s renewable resource. Read full review

Kaitlin Thomas

Jun 2, 2022

Season 1 Review: Borgen: Power & Glory is a satisfying drama, one that has a lot to say about power, about women and how we’re viewed by society, and about what happens after we reach a certain age. It stands out in a crowded landscape for the way it places women in positions of power and asks them to engage with and react to a patriarchal society that rarely offers them the support they need or the respect they deserve. Read full review

Tara Ariano

May 31, 2022

Season 1 Review: Borgen treats its viewers like intelligent adults — but adults who aren’t above light soap opera vibes. Read full review

The Guardian Stuart Jeffries

Jun 2, 2022

Season 1 Review: If, like me, you yearn for democratic politics to be carried out with machiavellian sophistication and attention to principle and policy detail – in other words, in a manner inimical to Westminster’s practices – you will agree that it is lovely to have Borgen back. Like a 2022 version of The West Wing, it is a fictional antidote to unbearable reality. Read full review

Johnny Loftus

Jun 3, 2022

Season 1 Review: With much of its principal cast back in the saddle, Borgen: Power & Glory is a welcome return for a terrific Danish political thriller that hasn’t let up the tension since its 2010 premiere. Read full review

i Ed Power

Jun 2, 2022

Season 1 Review: Borgen was never about edge-of-seat excitement. But its slow-burn formula has been wonderfully preserved and Knudsen is a quietly terrifying force of nature as Birgitte. Read full review

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ernes_sierra

Mar 16, 2023

"Borgen is a thrilling and engaging political drama that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The writing is superb, with well-developed characters and intricate storylines that delve into the complexities of Danish politics. The show is led by the fantastic performance of Sidse Babett"Borgen is a thrilling and engaging political drama that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The writing is superb, with well-developed characters and intricate storylines that delve into the complexities of Danish politics. The show is led by the fantastic performance of Sidse Babett Knudsen as Birgitte Nyborg, the prime minister of Denmark, who is both powerful and vulnerable, making her a relatable and compelling protagonist.

The show's attention to detail and realism add to its authenticity, and the production values are top-notch. The dialogue is sharp and witty, and the pacing is perfect, with each episode leaving you eager for more.

Overall, Borgen is a must-watch for fans of political dramas and anyone looking for a well-crafted and thought-provoking TV show.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E8. Mother of the Sea
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E7. Just Make It Go Away
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E6. Power in Denmark
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E5. A Near-Arctic State
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E4. The Minister Doesn't Wish to Comment
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E3. Inuit Nunaat: Land of the People
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E2. The Lesser of Two Evils
  Air Date: June 2, 2022
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  S1:E1. The Future Is Female
  Air Date: June 2, 2022