Chilly seaside landscapes, detailed storytelling, and incredible knitwear are just some of the defining features of the iconic Danish series on MHz Choice.
Denmark has carved out a distinctive space in global television, known for their brooding atmospheres, intelligent storytelling, and cinematic craftsmanship. With iconic series like The Killing (Forbrydelsen), Denmark helped define the entire Nordic Noir genre: the slow-burning crime dramas set against stark, wintry landscapes are a perfect representation of the country’s deep understanding of its own culture and environment.
But Danish television doesn’t stop at Nordic Noir. The country has produced a wide range of exceptional series, from gripping, classic-style crime procedurals to richly detailed historical dramas like The New Nurses. These shows showcase the same commitment to high-quality writing and layered character development, but in entirely different genres and settings, proving that Denmark’s storytelling talents stretch well beyond the bleakness of noir.
The country’s dramatic coastlines, moody forests, and minimalist urban design still add visual depth to every frame. And interwoven into stories of crime and murder, Danish series frequently explore politics, relationships, and identity with nuance and restraint, earning respect for their realism and emotional intelligence.
For viewers seeking gripping narratives with a strong sense of place and purpose, Danish television delivers drama that lingers long after the credits roll.
The Killing
One of the greatest Danish series of all-time, The Killing (Forbrydelsen) is Nordic Noir defined.
Follow the unprecedented Detective Sarah Lund as she takes on a series of complex murder cases, each with political implications, and watch as obsession consumes her.
Fatal Crossing
DRAMA – CRIME | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
If you need proof that the Nordic Noir genre is still going strong in Denmark, look no further than Fatal Crossing.
Journalist Nora Sand investigates a missing persons case and finds herself on the trail of a serial killer in this series based on the novels by Lone Theils.
Unit One
DRAMA – CRIME | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
One of the earliest international hits to emerge from Denmark, Unit One is a 2000s thriller stands the test of time.
This procedural follows an elite mobile police task force that travels around Denmark helping local law enforcement solve crimes.
Keep an eye out for actors who would go on to make the big time in Denmark and beyond (looking at you, Mads Mikkelsen).
Follow the Money
DRAMA – CRIME | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Corrupt CEOs, ambitious climbers, dogged detectives: Welcome to a world where in order to follow the connection between big bankers, crime syndicates, and cartels, all you have to do is follow the money.
Originally aired in Denmark as Bedrag, the series also features Fatal Crossing actor Marie Sandø Jondal.
Trom
DRAMA – CRIME | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Trom follows journalist Hannis Martinsson (Ulrich Thomsen) as he returns home to uncover the truth about his daughter’s death in this gripping slice of Nordic Noir set in the Faroe Islands.
Prisoner
Sofie Gråbøl of The Killing stars as a veteran guard trying to bring order to a chaotic prison in this acclaimed Danish drama.
The Eagle
DRAMA – CRIME | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Thriller about a special law enforcement unit set up to fight cross-border crime and terrorism across Europe and Scandinavia.
The New Nurses
DRAMA | DENMARK | DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES | TV-14
Fans of the British series Call the Midwife will love this historical drama from Denmark!
A Danish hospital in the 1950s embarks on a radical experiment: training men as nurses.
