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If you need convincing before plunging into 'Borgen,' consider these five reasons why you should be watching the show.
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If you think "Borgen" couldn't get any better, try watching it with booze.
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Like most political issues addressed on "Borgen," the show's depiction of the country's involvement in the War in Afghanistan is true to life.
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In a complete role reversal, Birgitte's career is on shaky ground as she makes the toughest decision of her professional life, while Katrine appears to have finally found stability with a new job.
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The season finale falls short as the episode ends as it begins, with Birgitte husband-less and Katrine jobless.
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Three promos for KCET's marathon for season one of "Borgen."
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Birgitte is stuck between a rock and a hard place when she discovers that her husband's new job could create a conflict of interest for her office.
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The multi-layered onion that is Kasper Juul finally gets peeled back, revealing a core that's far less rotten than its outer shell.
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The discovery that the Solidarity Party's headquarters were bugged by the government ultimately leads Birgitte to betray one of her friends in parliament and causes Katrine to question her newsroom's unethical practices.
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As Birgitte becomes a better prime minister, she becomes a worse wife in her husband's eyes.
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If you aren't already convinced that Denmark is one of most progressive countries in the world, these five factors are sure to sway your vote.
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The introduction of a third strong female character causes the episode to address the show's central theme of gender equality head on.
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Here are six things you didn't know about "Borgen," the most exiting show to watch this summer.
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Here are five things you didn't know about Sidse Babett Knudsen.
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Both Birgitte and Katrine tackle dilemmas endemic to their professions: The PM has to decide which political ally to align itself with, while the journalist has to decide whether to pursue a story that puts her and her source's lives in danger.
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The episode provides new insight into the wheeling and dealing involved in passing bills in Parliament and paints a broader picture of Katrine and Kasper's past relationship.
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Here's a simple guide to Danish politics (in all its complicated glory) that will help you find solid ground.
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Birgitte soars while Katrine sprials out of control. Read our recap on what you may have missed!
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Miss the premiere of "Borgen"? Watch the full recap online now, and read our analysis on what you may have missed!
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Between Birgitte Nyborg Christinsen and Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, there's a lot of Danish flying around on "Borgen." Check out our guide to who's who.
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