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Season 2 – Borgen

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Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg wins a shocking victory and ushers in a wave of political struggles.
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Borgen — Season 2

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Emily St. James AV Club 09/27/2018
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"An Extraordinary Remark" closes out the second season of Borgen in fitfully excellent fashion by making all of the feminist subtext into blatant text, then tossing in a cliffhanger ending for good measure. Go to Full Review Kevin Jagernauth IndieWire 09/27/2018
From the start [of Season 2], the writing team doesn't waste a moment in getting the multi-threaded, multi-stakes drama rolling. Go to Full Review Vicky Frost Guardian 09/27/2018
Even when the storytelling falters, Knudsen's central performance does not. Go to Full Review Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk 09/27/2018
Back amid themes of political infighting, media skulduggery and personal relationships under pressure, Borgen had, amid sighs of relief, come home to where it belonged. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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lasse l @RT62932725 04/13/2022 A good sequel to the previous season, they very much stick to the established formula, but the level of quality is very consistent. See more 11/29/2020 Exceptional, despite the subtitles. See more 09/26/2020 Good political drama. Dubbing is good if you adjust to the Scottish and Northern English accents. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sidse Babett Knudsen

Birgitte Nyborg

Peter Mygind

Michael Laugesen

Lars Knutzon

Bent Sejerø

Mikael Birkkjær

Phillip Christensen

Pilou Asbæk

Kasper Juul

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen

Katrine Fønsmark

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 25, 2011 89,000 Children During a visit to Afghanistan, Birgitte and Kasper are evacuated when the Taliban launches an offensive. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 2, 2011 In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream Birgitte must appoint a new EU commission and her old mentor is the obvious candidate; Kasper prepares to move in with his girlfriend. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 9, 2011 The Last Worker Birgitte's government prepares to present a new reform package; Phillip has a new girlfriend; Katrine covers the political seminar for Laugesen. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 2011 Battle Ready Troels Höxenhaven steps in as the new party leader; pirates hijack a Danish ship off Somalia's coast; compromising photos of Höxenhaven turn up at the Ekspres. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 2011 Plant a Tree Birgitte faces the reality of the parties unwillingness to compromise; Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 2011 Them and Us Birgitte's new government gets back on track after the Green Party's exit; Svend Åge Madsen submits a bill to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 12; Laura recovers from a panic attack. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 2011 What Is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly Joachim Crohne's political idea; Kasper and Katrine grow close again. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 2011 What Is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly Birgitte's government loses steam; an opinion poll indicates Birgitte may lose the next election; Kasper and Katrine grow close again. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 20, 2011 The Sanctity of Private Life Laura's illness worsens; Birgitte's tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket at the hospital; Birgitte and Phillip rediscover some of their lost love. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 27, 2011 An Extraordinary Remark Birgitte takes a leave from her post to focus on family; Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together. Details

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Season Info

Director
Louise Friedberg, Jesper W. Nielsen, Jannik Johansen, Mikkel Nørgaard
Screenwriter
Adam Price, Tobias Lindholm
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Danish
Release Date
Sep 25, 2011
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