Borgen: Season 2

2011 · 10 episodes · ★ 7.9

What Season 2 of Borgen

Birgitte Nyborg served as prime minister for two years and is now out of office. After visiting her soldiers in Afghanistan, she must decide whether to withdraw the troops or launch a counteroffensive. Meanwhile, she negotiates an environmental reform with parties and groups that refuse to give ground, and her government faces internal tensions. Katrine Fønsmark, now a reporter for Ekspres, hunts for stories that embarrass politicians, and Kasper Juul, a communications adviser, divides his time between his job and his new relationship. Birgitte is also worried about her daughter's condition and about the consequences of media pressure on her private life.

10episodes

Sep 25, 2011premiered

Nov 27, 2011Latest episode

9.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 89,000 Children
Sep 25, 2011 · 59 min · ★ 7.7
A year has passed since we last saw Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg. In the season opener, Birgitte is visiting soldiers stationed in Afghanistan when their encampment is attacked, and several soldiers are killed. Now she must choose: send the troops home or stage a counterattack?
Directing: Jannik Johansen · Writing: Tobias Lindholm · Starring: Jens Jacob Tychsen, Dar Salim, Rikke Lylloff, Hanne Hedelund
2x02 In Brussels No One Can Hear You Scream
Oct 2, 2011 · 57 min · ★ 7.7
Prime Minister Birgitte Nyborg must appoint a new EU Commissioner. Sejro would seem the obvious choice, but Birgitte is surprised when he not only turns down the post but sees it as a personal slight. Who can she appoint?
Directing: Jannik Johansen · Writing: Jeppe Gjervig Gram · Starring: Jens Jacob Tychsen, Flemming Sørensen, Morten Kirkskov, Rikke Lylloff
2x03 The Last Worker
Oct 9, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 7.7
The coalition government is preparing to introduce a new reform package - "A Common Future". But attempts to get agreement on the reforms causes Labour leader Bjørn Marrot serious problems - in the media and within his own party.
Directing: Jesper W. Nielsen · Writing: Tobias Lindholm · Starring: Dar Salim, Lars Brygmann, Flemming Sørensen, Morten Kirkskov
2x04 Battle Ready
Oct 16, 2011 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
Troels Höxenhaven exploits the hijack of a Danish ship by Somali pirates to try and raise his profile. However, compromising photos of Höxenhaven turn up at the Ekspres.
Directing: Jesper W. Nielsen · Writing: Jeppe Gjervig Gram · Starring: Lars Brygmann, Morten Kirkskov, Bjarne Henriksen, Petrine Agger
2x05 Plant a Tree
Oct 23, 2011 · 60 min · ★ 7.6
Birgitte Nyborg is about to negotiate the environmental element of the new reform package, but she must face the reality of parties unwilling to compromise. Kasper convinces her that underhanded tactics can help win her a majority for the reform. Meanwhile, Katrine receives an unusual job offer that tests her personal beliefs. And at home, Birgitte's children are clearly affected by their mother's stress; Laura in particular.
Directing: Louise Friedberg · Writing: Tobias Lindholm · Starring: Ole Thestrup, Jannie Faurschou, Dar Salim, Iben Dorner
2x06 Them and Us
Oct 30, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Kasper's past returns to haunt him as he clears out his parents former home, whilst the Freedom Party suggest lowering the age of criminal responsibility to 12. A move that reveals fundamental differences in the coalition parties.
Directing: Louise Friedberg · Writing: Jeppe Gjervig Gram · Starring: Ole Thestrup, Signe Egholm Olsen, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov
2x07 What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part I)
Nov 6, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.0
Birgitte's government is losing steam -- internal differences are growing and only compromise legislation is being passed. Just as opinion polls indicate Birgitte may lose the next election, financier Joachim Crohne emerges with an idea that could save her political career. But can his motives be trusted? Meanwhile, Kasper and Katrine are growing close again, but their jobs are at odds: Katrine's role is to uncover secrets, while Kasper's is to conceal them.
Directing: Mikkel Nørgaard · Writing: Jeppe Gjervig Gram · Starring: Ole Thestrup, Dar Salim, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov
2x08 What is Lost Inwardly Must Be Gained Outwardly (Part II)
Nov 13, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 7.9
The eyes of the world are on Copenhagen and Birgitte Nyborg as peace talks draw near between North and South Kharun. Everyone has been working around the clock, and although Kasper is now living with Katrine, they rarely see each other. When Birgitte realizes Denmark is only a small piece in a major international power game, her negotiation skills are put to the test. Can she end the bloody civil war?
Directing: Mikkel Nørgaard · Writing: Tobias Lindholm · Starring: Dar Salim, Iben Dorner, Morten Kirkskov, Ulf Pilgaard
2x09 The Sanctity of Private Life
Nov 20, 2011 · 59 min · ★ 8.3
Laura's illness has worsened over the past few months, and Birgitte now feels terrible about failing to recognize it. When Laura's psychiatrist suggests admitting her to a private psychiatric hospital, Birgitte and Phillip immediately agree. This move becomes problematic when Birgitte's own tax reforms force her to pay out of pocket for the hospital cost. At home, Birgitte and Phillip are rediscovering some of their lost love, despite Philip's continued relationship with Cecilie.
Directing: Louise Friedberg · Writing: Tobias Lindholm · Starring: Signe Egholm Olsen, Iben Dorner, Bjarne Henriksen, Mille Dinesen
2x10 An Extraordinary Remark Season Finale
Nov 27, 2011 · 58 min · ★ 8.2
In the season finale, Birgitte is on a month leave from her post as prime minister to focus on family, and Hans-Christian Thorsen, Labor Party chairman, has positioned himself to be her possible successor. Birgitte is torn about whether or not she will return to work. Meanwhile, as Kasper and Katrine hunt for apartments together, their plan is derailed by an argument about the possibility of having children. Will one of them relent?
Directing: Louise Friedberg · Writing: Tobias Lindholm · Starring: Ole Thestrup, Signe Egholm Olsen, Jannie Faurschou, Iben Dorner