Borgen (2010)
Kernel Score: 90% · 253 ratings
Genres: Drama
First aired: 2010-09-26
Seasons: 3 · 30 episodes
Where to watch Borgen
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
40-year old political leader Birgitte Nyborg secures her party a landslide victory through her idealism and huge effort, then faces the biggest challenge of her life: how most effectively to use the newly won seats, and how far she is willing to go in order to gain as much influence as possible.
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Cast
- Sidse Babett Knudsen as Birgitte Nyborg
- Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Katrine Fønsmark
- Mikael Birkkjær as Philip Christensen
- Lars Knutzon as Bent Sejrø
- Søren Malling as Torben Friis
- Benedikte Hansen as Hanne Holm
- Emil Poulsen as Magnus Christensen
- Thomas Levin as Ulrik Mørch
- Lisbeth Wulff as Pia Munk
- Søren Spanning as Lars Hesselboe
Borgen FAQ
Is Borgen good?
Borgen has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 253 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Borgen?
In the US you can stream Borgen on Netflix.
What is Borgen rated?
Borgen is rated TV-MA.
What shows are like Borgen?
If you liked Borgen, try The West Wing, Bodyguard, The Bridge and The K2.