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Forbrydelsen

TV·2007–2012·DR1·Drama, Crime, Mystery·1h·7.9·Created by Søren Sveistrup

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An intense crime drama which is set in Copenhagen and revolves around Detective Inspector Sarah Lund. Each series follows a murder case day-by-day. Each episode covers twenty-four hours of the investigation. The series is noted for its plot twists, season-long storylines, dark tone and for giving equal emphasis to the stories of the murdered victim's family and the effect in political circles alongside the police investigation.

Cast

Nikolaj Lie KaasNikolaj Lie KaasMathias BorchLars MikkelsenLars MikkelsenTroels HartmannSofie GråbølSofie GråbølSarah LundSøren MallingSøren MallingJan MeyerMikael BirkkjærMikael BirkkjærUlrik Strange

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