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Unit One

2000 – 2004Show4 seasons32 episodes

CrimeDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

A tense, intriguing drama series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 32 episodes · best: S3E14 "Assistancemelding A-19/01, del 2" 8.5

Episodes

7.7
7.7
7.7
8.0

Story

Rejseholdet is a Danish television crime series starring Charlotte Fich, Mads Mikkelsen and Lars Brygmann. Produced by Danmarks Radio, the program aired 32 episodes spanning four seasons from 2000 to 2004. Each episode revolved around an elite mobile police task force called "Unit One" that travels around Denmark helping local police solve crimes. Cases portrayed in the show were loosely based upon actual incidents of sensational crimes such as murders, kidnappings, cross-border sex traffic and child pornography. Rejseholdet won the 2002 International Emmy Award for best drama series.

Feels like

  • Nordic Noir Precursor
  • Procedural Crime Drama
  • Elite Task Force Unit
  • Dark Realistic Cases
  • Mads Mikkelsen Early Role
  • Danish Social Commentary
  • Gritty Investigation
  • Episodic Mystery
  • Atmospheric Tension

Cast

24 of 275 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charlotte Sieling, Jørn Faurschou, Ole Christian Madsen
Written by
Peter Thorsboe, Mai Brostrøm, Kari Vidø
Produced by
Sven Clausen
Music by
Jacob Groth

Everyone

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Facts

October 1, 2000 · January 1, 2004 · Ended

First aired
October 1, 2000
Last aired
January 1, 2004
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 32 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark, Sweden
Available in
12 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Unit One?"

Questions about Unit One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Unit One?

MZ ChoiceMhz ChoicePlexViaplay

In the United States, Unit One streams on MZ Choice, Mhz Choice, and Viaplay, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Unit One worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.1).

How long does it take to watch Unit One?

31 h

About 31 hours: 32 episodes in 4 seasons of about 58 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2004.

Is Unit One in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.