The Trapped (Ófærð/Season 2) series focuses on a small town in Iceland, which hides many dark secrets. The setting of this mysterious crime drama is in a remote port city located in Northern Iceland. And it is one of the Nordic or Scandinavian countries of Europe. So, it is also known as the Nordic noir […]
Lupin is a thrilling French crime show that depicts an updated and present-day version of a classic French story. It is worth noting that French novelist Maurice Leblanc (1864 – 1941) wrote novels about the gentleman thief (later detective) Arsène Lupin during the early twentieth century.
The Borgen – Power & Glory (2022) Series is about the control and triumph of Danish politicians. As they take centre stage in the contemporary Denmark government institutions. In the past, we reviewed the First (2010), Second (2011) and Third (2013) seasons of the Borgen series in our Focus magazine.
The Diplomat (Season 1/UK) is a contemporary diplomatic tale about two British diplomats. These two envoys, Laura Simmonds and Alba Ortiz, are posted in a Catalan city in Spain. These two British Consul Employees assist Britishers who find themselves in challenging situations while visiting Spain.
The Nurse (2023) is a limited mini-series that narrates a scary and spine-chilling tale. A nurse in Denmark committed those heinous real-life crimes over the years. Its true story tells about the medical crimes committed by the Danish night nurse working at a provincial hospital during the period from 2012 to 2015.
Sky Rojo (Seasons 1, 2, & 3) Spanish series is about the tough women who bravely fight back against all odds. It is another Spanish drama from the creators of the popular Money Heist (La Casa De Papel) show. And, notably, the ‘Sky Rojo’ means ‘Red Sky’, and it is probably a hint towards its
Call My Agent! (Dix Pour Cent) is a fresh and delightful French comedy-drama, just like the well-known French cuisine. Now, we know, why this French dramedy got global acclaim. Please note that the original French title “Dix Pour Cent” means “Ten Per Cent (10%)” in English.
Borgen (Seasons 1, 2 & 3) is a refreshing Danish political drama from Denmark. Notably, the Danish title “Borgen” is also a nickname for Christiansborg Palace, a former royal palace and present-day Parliament in Denmark. The fact is that all three branches of the Danish government reside at Christiansborg Palace.
Trapped (Season 1/Iceland) series is a hot Nordic-Noir about riveting crime drama from Iceland. This Icelandic show delves into the lives of people living in a remote town located near the Arctic Circle. Now, imagine a cold-blooded killer is on the loose in this little city.
The Bridge (Bron/Broen) is a superb Nordic Noir from the Danes and Swedes. This great crime tale is a joint-financed production between Denmark’s DR and Sweden’s Sveriges TV. The original title of this thriller show is Bron/Broen in the Danish/Swedish languages, respectively.