Ep 1. Day 1
- January 7, 2007
Forbrydelsen is a Danish television show that has been translated into numerous languages and is highly acclaimed for its suspenseful storylines and character development. The show follows the investigations of a group of detectives as they try to solve various crimes.
Season 1 Episode 1, titled "Day 1," introduces the audience to the central figure of the show, Detective Sarah Lund. Lund is a determined and meticulous investigator who has recently been promoted to the position of head detective in a homicide department.
At the beginning of the episode, Lund is preparing to move to Sweden with her fiancé and young son. However, her plans are put on hold when a local politician, Nanna Birk Larsen, is reported missing. Lund is called in to assist with the investigation, and she quickly becomes absorbed in the case.
As the investigation unfolds, we are introduced to a variety of characters who are potentially involved in Nanna's disappearance. These include her parents, who are struggling to cope with the sudden turn of events, and a businessman named Troels Hartmann, who is running for mayor and has hired Nanna as an intern.
We also meet a group of girls who are involved in a school play that Nanna had directed, and Lund becomes intrigued by their behavior and how it might be related to the case. Lund's new partner, Detective Jan Meyer, is initially skeptical of her methods, but he soon realizes the depth of her commitment to the case and begins to respect her.
Throughout the episode, the tension builds as Lund and her team uncover new clues and try to piece together what happened to Nanna. The show's creators skillfully weave together the various storylines, building a sense of foreboding and uncertainty as the investigation progresses.
Despite the dark subject matter, Forbrydelsen is a beautifully crafted show, with stunning cinematography and an exceptional cast. The nuanced performances of the actors bring the characters to life, making the viewer care deeply about the outcome of the investigation.
By the end of "Day 1," the mystery surrounding Nanna's disappearance is far from solved, but the audience is left eager to see what twists and turns the investigation will take in the episodes to come. The show is a masterclass in storytelling and suspense, and fans of crime dramas will find themselves hooked from the first episode.
