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TV-MA
2007
3 Seasons
8.4 (30,694)

Forbrydelsen is a Danish television series that first aired in 2007 and continued until 2012. It is a crime drama that revolves around the character of Sarah Lund, a detective in the Copenhagen police department. The show is set in Copenhagen and follows Lund as she investigates various crimes that occur in the city. Each season of the show focuses on a different crime and the investigation that follows.

In the first season, Lund is assigned to investigate the murder of a young girl named Nanna Birk Larsen. The case becomes highly publicized, and Lund's investigation leads her to uncover a complex web of secrets that involve the girl's family, friends, and even members of the local government. As the investigation progresses, Lund's personal life becomes intertwined with the case, and she must navigate the complicated relationships and politics that come with the job.

The second season of the show centers around a political scandal that occurs when a seemingly innocent soldier is killed in Afghanistan. Lund is once again tasked with unraveling the mystery, and her investigation leads her to uncover a conspiracy that goes all the way to the top of the government.

The third season of Forbrydelsen takes place several years after the events of the previous seasons. Lund has left the police force and is working as a consultant for a private company. However, when a former soldier is murdered, Lund is pulled back into the world of crime-solving. The investigation takes Lund on a dark and dangerous journey through the world of human trafficking and organized crime.

Throughout the show, Lund's character is complex and multi-dimensional. She is a dedicated and skilled detective who is passionate about her work, but she also struggles with personal demons and relationships that complicate her job. Lund is not always likable, but she is always interesting.

The other characters in the show are also well-developed and believable. From the victims and their families to the suspects and the politicians involved in each case, every character is portrayed with a depth and complexity that adds to the realism of the show. The acting is superb, and the pacing and writing of each season are tight and engaging.

The setting of Forbrydelsen is also an important element of the show. Copenhagen is presented as a beautiful and vibrant city, but one that is also full of darkness and danger. The use of location and atmosphere adds to the tension and drama of the show and helps to create a sense of realism and authenticity.

Overall, Forbrydelsen is an exceptional crime drama that is well worth watching. It is a complex and engaging show that explores not only the crimes themselves but also the social and political structures that allow them to happen. The characters are well-developed, the acting is superb, and the writing and pacing are top-notch. If you are a fan of crime dramas, Forbrydelsen is a must-watch.

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10. Day 10

November 25, 2012

It's election day and the Prime Minister has everything to gain, as long as Emilie's fate remains uncertain. Kamper is still haunted by personal demons, and issues of loyalty from within his own ranks rear their ugly heads once again. Meanwhile, as Lund and Borch start to look ahead, police are led to an undisclosed location in a last ditch attempt to find Emilie before it's too late. They are followed by a now dangerously tense Robert Zeuthen. Will the operation succeed in bringing the girl to safety?

9. Day 9

November 18, 2012

Sarah Lund is held back in her attempts to make headway with the investigation, but at least the perpetrator finally has a face. Will he lead police and the Zeuthens to Emilie? Prime Minister Kamper is trying to clean up his circle as he attempts to find out what happened to his son. Suspicions arise about a trusted Zeeland figure as Robert Zeuthen considers drastic action.

8. Day 8

November 11, 2012

A suspect is taken in for examination as the police try to find out more about the notebook they discovered, but things go less than smoothly. The prime minister and his close aids become the focus of police attention, as Karen is also found to be hiding a dangerous secret which could prove fatal for the government. Borch and Lund's trip to Jutland begins to have consequences. Robert Zeuthen intensifies the hunt for his daughter, despite coming under heavy pressure from the Zeeland board. Maja takes sides. A witness turns up who may have important information about Emilie.

7. Day 7

November 4, 2012

A new element turns out to play a role of great significance in the investigation. Borch and Lund have a hard time shaking off their Jutland experience, and their working relationship suffers as a result. Robert and Maja harbour hopes that Emilie may still be alive and Zeeland throw all their resources into tracking her down, as a secret is revealed from an unlikely source within the family. Police run checks on Ussing's movements over the last couple of years.

6. Day 6

October 28, 2012

Police are led to the Jutland region by their investigation. Here, Borch and Lund make an eerie discovery and find themselves in danger. Back at HQ, pressure grows on Brix, as management question his judgment. Prime Minister Kamper hesitates in implementing his decision following doubts about Emilie's fate. Ussing is found to have been harbouring a secret.

5. Day 5

October 21, 2012

The kidnapper continues to insist that he's seeking to recover a debt. If Lund is to save Emilie's life, it will be up to her to find out what the debt is and how it should be repaid. Following a request for Robert Zeuthen's life in exchange for Emile's, police set out to organise the exchange. Meanwhile, the integrity of a few high-ranking politicians is called into question, as Prime Minister Kamper takes a dramatic decision.

4. Day 4

October 14, 2012

Another failed attempt to capture their man leaves Borch and Lund with a dilemma - should they obey the perpetrator's instructions or take action in spite of his directives, thereby risking Emilie's life? Further links to an old unresolved police case continue to emerge, shedding new light on the investigation while marring the prime minister's political life.

3. Day 3

October 7, 2012

Following the dramatic murder of public prosecutor Peter Schultz, it becomes clear that Emilie Zeuthen's kidnapper will stop at nothing to recover his debt. However, police remain clueless about the perpetrator's motives. Lund and Mathias Borch try to cooperate on the case, while Lund makes a surprise reconciliatory visit to her son Mark. The prime minister's team try to limit his public involvement in the affair of the kidnapping, but yet more troubling information emerges which will make it difficult to focus on the election campaign.

2. Day 2

September 30, 2012

Following the kidnapping of Robert Zeuthen's daughter Emilie, Copenhagen Police put every effort into tracking down the perpetrator and finding the little girl. Meanwhile, the kidnapping has quickly become a hot potato in the election campaign and Prime Minister Kamper must deal with the fallout.

1. Day 1

September 23, 2012

Denmark is the midst of a fiercely contested election race, set against the backdrop of the financial crisis. With ten days to go to the election, Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lund prepares to celebrate her 25th year in the police force and looks forward to the prospect of a new job in the force. But her relative peace is shattered when body parts are found at Copenhagen dock only hours before a scheduled visit by the prime minister.

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