Below the Surface

Below the Surface

2017
Below the Surface
Below the Surface

Below the Surface

7.3 | en | Drama

An early morning in October, 15 people are taken hostage from a subway train. This puts a huge hostage crisis in motion, and it changes Denmark forever.

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EP8  Episode 8
May. 13,2019
Episode 8

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EP7  Episode 7
May. 06,2019
Episode 7

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EP6  Episode 6
Apr. 29,2019
Episode 6

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EP5  Episode 5
Apr. 22,2019
Episode 5

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EP4  Episode 4
Apr. 15,2019
Episode 4

With Philip trapped in the ferry’s freezer room, the hostages use harsh methods to grab June’s cell phone, which turns out to be the object of their kidnapping and hijacking. On land, investigators SP and Simon quickly try to get closer to the hostages’ identities, motives and possible conspiracies, while the TTF with the government in the back sets for an armed surprise attack to get all the hostages released and the situation shut down once and for all.

EP3  Episode 3
Apr. 08,2019
Episode 3

The hostages have hijacked the ferry and taken passengers and crew hostage. While the ship is stationary in the middle of the Sound, the TTF from their position at Kronborg tries to get an overview of the situation. Negotiation and attack strategies are evaluated and the attackers motive investigated. On the ferry, the hostages still find June unsuccessful, and they must now use other means to lure her out of her hiding place. But Philip is also looking for June.

EP2  Episode 2
Apr. 01,2019
Episode 2

Philips’ hunt for June has led them both aboard the Swedish ferry in the Sound. As June opportunistically manages to escape the hostages and hide, they now have to panic search the ferry before it reaches land. Meanwhile, Philip manages to alert the Ferry Captain, who activates the terrorist alarm. Soon PET and the Defense Intelligence Service are realizing that a highly tense and apparently Islamist terrorist campaign is underway. The police anti-terror unit TTF is activated, but this time without Philip to lead it.

EP1  Episode 1
Mar. 25,2019
Episode 1

The recently returned Syrian warrior, June al-Baqee, is taken hostage by four Islamist terrorists, several of whom are believed to be returning Syrian warriors who – unlike June – fought ISIS in Syria. Philip Nørgaard, currently is on leave from TTF, June knows from the past and, unlike PET, believes that a major crime lies behind her disappearance. He decides to investigate the case on his own.

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7.3 | en | Drama , Crime | More Info
Released: 2017-04-02 | Released Producted By: SAM Productions , Kanal 5 Country: Denmark Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.dplay.dk/gidseltagningen/
Synopsis

An early morning in October, 15 people are taken hostage from a subway train. This puts a huge hostage crisis in motion, and it changes Denmark forever.

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Cast

Johannes Lassen , Kasper Leisner , Flemming Enevold

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Reviews

scaifegibson This is actually a reaction to somebody who wrote a review saying that after 5 episodes you start to scream at stuff which doesn't really figure... For me this already happened after the 1st two episodes. The fact that the police team is being led by somebody who has recently escaped after being held captive and tortured by terrorists begs belief. Also a news anchor is allowed to continue to contact the terrorists and raise ransom money via her blog without any interference or control by the police... there is a lot more which doesn't figure. Despite this, the 1st two episodes broadcast on Belgian TV were entertaining. Maybe some of these issues will turn out to be different in the coming episodes. Still, I doubt will be watching them when they are broadcast next week.
dncorp This TV Series is like The Rock 1996 in that what at first appears to be "Terrorists" actually have a Main Goal of exposing the Truth."The Hero" is not really a Hero, only made into a Hero for the Danish Government's convenience, to hide the Truth.Below the Surface 2017 Seriously addresses the Results of most Governments response to Random Demands, and Policy of No Negotiations with Terrorists. And how the average Citizens are "sacrificed" for "the Greater Good" (mostly by those than have little to personally lose and are in Power).There have been other Movies that one wonders how they will get away, like The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1974, remakes The Taking of Pelham One Two Three 1998, The Taking of Pelham 123 2009.This TV Series has lots of "Character Development" many will say too much and not enough Action.
galah2 Some of the plot architecture from The Killing is in place. The title is the way in. What is hidden. Defence Chiefs with "whatever it takes" mindsets will sacrifice their men. Below the surface of each of the hostages lives was a secret prised out by the drama and very original too: a devoted nurse who went blank, a hippy grandmother who cost her grandson his life; a diabetic, a karate teacher on the brutal edges of Danish society.We are not looking after our vets, who haunt the streets with PTSD. Nothing is simple. how many of us were ready to believe the hostage takers were radical Muslims.Good show if you stick with it. and what a pleasure is the cinematography
zezslav CONTAINS SPOILERS!Too long, mostly full of unnecessary and sometimes even horribly jarring and badly acted back stories of several characters that start to annoy very quickly. Also, as the story progress, more and more stupidities of the script starts to annoy and eats the credibility, eventually making the watching of the story unfold painful. I could list major idiotic things but I value my time more.Last, the political message it gives, or rather pounds it in, I don't like it at all. That giving money to terrorist kidnappers is OK. Shame on the propaganda.Rather poor series, too long and weak script. 3 stars.