Borgen

As Denmark prepares for parliamentary elections, Moderate Party leader Birgitte Nyborg makes a shocking move with surprising results.

As other party leaders try to get her to step down, Birgitte assumes the role of prime minister and works on assembling a new government.

Birgitte tries to push a budget through but faces some hurdles. Michael Laugesen becomes editor-in-chief of a newspaper and targets Birgitte.

Journalist Katrine Fønsmark receives a tip about illegal American activity in Greenland, prompting Birgitte to visit with the country's prime minister.

Birgitte’s new gender equality bill meets resistance from powerful industrialist Joachim Crohne as her personal life comes under scrutiny.

Birgitte hosts a visit from the president of Turgisia, but balks when he demands the arrest of a Turgisian political activist.

A rival political party leader accuses the government of illegal surveillance. Birgitte’s absence takes a toll at home.

Birgitte’s press advisor, Kasper Juul, is fearful of Michael’s upcoming tell-all book. Birgitte takes a vacation in an attempt to save her family life.

The purchase of new fighter planes leads to a government scandal. Birgitte’s husband, Phillip, becomes highly upset when he suffers from the fallout.

After a year as prime minister, Birgitte works to repair her image as Kasper struggles to write a speech for her. Phillip delivers dreadful news.