Borgen (2010)

Synopsis

40-year old political leader Birgitte Nyborg secures her party a landslide victory through her idealism and huge effort, then faces the biggest challenge of her life: how most effectively to use the newly won seats, and how far she is willing to go in order to gain as much influence as possible.

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Where to watch

Stream

• Netflix
• Netflix Standard with Ads

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Sidse Babett Knudsen as Birgitte Nyborg
• Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Katrine Fønsmark
• Mikael Birkkjær as Philip Christensen
• Lars Knutzon as Bent Sejrø
• Søren Malling as Torben Friis
• Benedikte Hansen as Hanne Holm
• Emil Poulsen as Magnus Christensen
• Thomas Levin as Ulrik Mørch
• Lisbeth Wulff as Pia Munk
• Søren Spanning as Lars Hesselboe

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into smart, gripping dramas that explore the messy world of politics without losing sight of the personal struggles behind the headlines, Borgen is a great pick. It follows Birgitte Nyborg, a 40-year-old political leader who wins a huge victory for her party and then has to figure out how to use that power wisely while wrestling with tough moral choices. The show feels intense and real, with strong performances from Sidse Babett Knudsen and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen bringing depth to the characters. With three seasons and 30 episodes, each about an hour long, it’s perfect for anyone who likes their drama thoughtful and character-driven rather than flashy. Watching Borgen is like getting a front-row seat to the highs and lows of political life, showing how idealism meets the hard realities of influence and compromise.