Fantastic crime series from Denmark concerning an elite, dedicated homicide unit travelling the length and breadth of Denmark to solve murders as they occur. Although the crimes and the procedural paths to their resolution are competently staged and handled, I think the real stand-out of this series is the way the personal lives of the unit members and their interaction with each other are portrayed. Many series originating in other countries sensationalize the private lives of the protagonists to the point where such scenes either induce disbelief or jar the continuity of the plot. Here the lives of these police officers are characterized with subtlety and dignity, in spite of some personal situations that are sad and irreconcilable. If you are tired of the predictability of series emanating from English-speaking countries, then give this one a chance and be surprised by its freshness. Also 'The Killing' a series from Denmark is just as good. 9/10
