6.760 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestDenmark is in a state of shock. The army has been destroyed and the country now lies open to the Prussians. The rug is pulled out from under Monrad when his former supporters turn their backs on him. Back at the estate, Inge has to give in to the predetermined fate she tried so hard to break free of. Johan seeks out the families of the fallen and must watch as their hopes are extinguished. But for some there is hope yet for the future. A new Denmark can be rebuilt.
When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history.
Cinematography
Mud, fog, and candlelight—visually suffocating.
Acting
Pilou Asbæk's cowardly aristocrat is infuriatingly human.
Writing
Frame story braids past and present with cruel precision.
Creator
Ole Bornedal
Jakob Oftebro
Laust Jensen
Pilou Asbæk
Didrich
Marie Tourell Søderberg
Inge Juel
Jens Sætter-Lassen
Peter Jensen
Eva Podzimková
Sofia
Søren Malling
Johan
Nicolas Bro
Ditlev Gothard Monrad
Søren Pilmark
Oberst E. A. Lundbye
Lars Mikkelsen
Thøger Jensen
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
Claudia Henriksen
Bent Mejding
Severin
Søren Sætter-Lassen
Christian de Meza
Johannes Lassen
Dinesen
Barnaby Metschurat
The Red Prince
Ludwig Trepte
Heinz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 1864 war remains Denmark's foundational trauma; this series aired during renewed Schleswig debate and sparked political controversy for its anti-heroic portrayal.
Ole Bornedal personally fought Danish TV executives for the massive budget and 60-minute episodes—unprecedented for DR at the time.
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