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Borgen

2010 – 2013Show3 seasons30 episodesTV-MA

Drama
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic918.4Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

An intricate, slow-burning drama series about politics and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S2E6 "Dem & Os" 8.5

Episodes

8.0
8.1
7.9
7.9

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Realist Political Drama
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Work-Life Balance Conflict
  • Institutional Critique
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Leadership Psychology
  • Nordic Noir Aesthetic
  • Emotional Resonance

Cast

24 of 139 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Louise Friedberg, Jesper W. Nielsen, Annette K. Olesen
Written by
Adam Price, Jeppe Gjervig Gram, Tobias Lindholm
Music by
Halfdan E

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Facts

September 26, 2010 · March 10, 2013 · Ended

First aired
September 26, 2010
Last aired
March 10, 2013
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Danish
Made in
Denmark
Available in
132 countries

Tropes

Pompous Political Pundit, Untranslated Title, Late-Arrival Spoiler +9

  • Pompous Political Pundit
  • Untranslated Title
  • Late-Arrival Spoiler
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Hooker with a Heart of Gold
  • Wounded Gazelle Gambit
  • Children Are Innocent
  • Violence Really Is the Answer
  • Naïve Newcomer
  • Foreshadowing
  • Informed Flaw
  • Bait the Mole

12 of 145 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Borgen?"

Questions about Borgen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Borgen?

Netflix

In the United States, Borgen streams on Netflix. It also streams in 131 other countries.

Is Borgen worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 8.4, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 91).

How long does it take to watch Borgen?

30 h

About 30 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2010 to 2013.

Can I half-watch Borgen?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.

Is Borgen plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Borgen in English?

Danish

No, it was made in Danish.

What tropes does Borgen use?

Pompous Political PunditUntranslated TitleLate-Arrival SpoilerHypocritical HumorHooker with a Heart of GoldWounded Gazelle GambitChildren Are InnocentViolence Really Is the AnswerNaïve NewcomerForeshadowingInformed FlawBait the Moleand 133 more

TV Tropes lists 145 tropes for it, including Pompous Political Pundit, Untranslated Title, and Late-Arrival Spoiler.