Borgen

  • 2012


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Positive Reviews 24
Average Rating 3.3/5

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3.0
This is a narrative fans of American political fiction should be well acquainted with. Av Club
3.0
And yet, this is a show that its makers hope doesnt come off as cynical. Indie Wire
3.0
Even if theres a real danger of Borgen slipping into the beautifully tailored but dramatically neutered liberal wish fulfillment of late era West Wing .. Time Out
3.0
The good parts are the very credible relationship that Birgitte has with her family and her evolution as a more sophisticated politician once she has .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
And from this material an utterly compelling narrative is delivered. The Globe And Mail
3.0
In the end, such was the strength of the acting that Borgen surfed to its final shore with dignity. We had kept on caring. The Times
4.5
Borgen has always dwelt on the balance between the benefits of public office and its impact upon private life, and to stop the debate growing stagnant .. Independent
3.5
Perhaps Borgen doesnt have the same knuckle gnawing urgency of The Killing, but thats because there isnt a murder at its heart (I dont think). The Guardian
3.0
Birgitte backs proposals she doesnt quite believe in to enact bigger policies that she does. Npr
4.5
Gilligan came back with SpongeBob SquarePants before saying, Im very glad people love Breaking Bad, but the harder character to write is the good char .. Salon
4.5
The show is beautifully plotted. The many intrigues in the worlds of politics, journalism, business, and PR are given just enough twists and turns to .. Slate
3.0
Its a psychologically astute show in which characters evolve in ways that can be surprising but are always internally consistent. The New York Times
3.0
To be sure, the show almost never leaves the point of view of Birgitte, Kasper, or Katrine, but that doesnt mean it cant give us a better sense of why .. Tv Av Club
3.5
Borgen, the ridiculously compelling tale of Danish coalition politics and journalistic shenanigans, is back, and it has lost none of its edge or rich .. Standard
3.0
Though theres no way to guarantee this, hes got the charisma and the opportunity to become the newest fan favorite. Vanity Fair
3.0
Back amid themes of political infighting, media skulduggery and personal relationships under pressure, Borgen had, amid sighs of relief, come home to .. The Arts Desk
3.0
Watch Borgen for its sharp depiction of the personal cost of leadership and to set a high bar for what makes those sacrifices feel worthwhile. Wsj
3.0
Its one of the finest television performances Ive ever seen: an indelible portrait of a pioneering woman... News Week
3.0
Its a smarty pants show, no doubt about it, but its provocative rather than explosive and these days, thats a rare and wonderful feat, even with the s .. La Times
3.0
But that doesnt mean an American version wouldnt happen sometime in the future. Entertainment Time
3.0
Puberty Blues: If you cant get onboard with a seventies set Australian coming of age drama, you have no business watching television. Vulture
3.0
In fairness, I think thats a legitimate reflection of the world in which it is set. Baltimoresun
3.0
Its also fascinating to see familiar political and diplomatic issues filtered through another countrys perspective. Pgh City Paper
3.5
Its an intelligent political drama where people are not as evil and scheming as they are on House of Cards, as over the top outrageous as on Veep or a .. J Post



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