Review of Warrior

This six part Danish crime series is centred on CC, an ex-soldier, and Louise, a police officer whose late husband served under CC in Afghanistan. When the police are looking way to infiltrate a biker gang, The Wolves, that is believed to be involved in the drug trade, Louise suggests CC. He agrees and sets about befriending Mads, a young man on the fringes of the group who is keen to be fully included. Some gang members aren't keen on CC but after he proves useful he is accepted by Tom, the leader. It isn't long before CC learns that the gang is expecting a consignment of heroin from the Italian Mafia. There is also a rival group to worry about. As the story progresses and CC gets deeper involved he must question just how far he is prepared to go to get the job done.

While this isn't the best crime drama to come out of Denmark, it is after all up against some stiff opposition, it is entertaining. Dar Salim impresses as protagonist CC, Danica Curcic is solid as Louise and Lars Ranthe is suitably menacing as Tom; the rest of the cast is solid too. At only six episodes in length things never drag and there are plenty of exciting moments and ramping tension throughout. Towards the end things get a melodramatic, perhaps a little bit too much, but it didn't spoil my overall enjoyment of the series. Overall I wouldn't say this is a must see but it passes the time well so I'd still recommend it to fans of the genre.

These comments are based on watching the series in Danish with English subtitles.