Kasper
Juul
Birgitte's press advisor/speech writer, Katrine's ex-boyfriend
When the multi-layered onion that is Kasper Juul finally gets peeled back, we find a core that's far less rotten than its outer shell. His childhood trauma informs his dishonesty -- a trait that makes him an excellent spin doctor, but a lousy boyfriend.
Portrayed by: Pilou Asbæ
Prime Minister, Moderate Party Leader. Kasper's relationship with Birgitte, which has evolved over the years into one of mutual respect, trumps everything else in his life. He makes the mistake of betraying her before she takes office as PM and makes up for for it when he's hired back.
TV1 anchor. Katrine is the one that got away. The two used to date before the TV1 reporter dumped him for his dishonesty. They now have a tempestuous relationship, but he continues to woo her with coffee and complimentary interviews with Birgitte's cabinet.
Liberal Party Leader, former Prime Minister. Kasper discovers receipts of Hesselboe's reckless spending -- the then PM was forced to fund his wife's shopping spree with his office's credit card -- and shares the evidence with Laugesen to bring down Hesselboe. The move ends up backfiring for all parties. Hesselboe later reads about it in Laugesen's tell-all.
Express Editor-in-Chief, former Labor Party Leader. The spin doctor conspires with the biggest prick in parliament to dethrone Hesselboe. Laugesen turns on Kasper and releases the receipts of Hesselboe's illegal use of state funding at the inappropriate time and place and later tattles on him in his memoir.
Prime Minister's Permanent Secretary. Kasper's bad boy behavior doesn't bode well with Niels. The permanent secretary catches him making out with Sanne, the PM's personal assistant, on several occasions.
Birgitte's personal assistant. Kasper is hot and cold with Sanne; romancing her one minute and ridiculing her the next.
TV1 chief editor. Kasper dangles exclusive interviews sure to bring ratings gold in front of Torben's face and he takes the bait every time.
Express reporter, former TV1 political analyst. The media adviser usually plays favorites with Hanne during press conferences because he respects her as a journalist.
TV1 reporter. Ulrik resents Kasper for doling out interviews to Katrine. The two almost get into a physical altercation when Kasper threatens the reporter after he refuses to hand over his advance copy of Laugesen's memoir.
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