MovieChat Forums > Borgen (2011) Discussion > So very, very good.

So very, very good.

posted 12 years ago by bradjanet
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Just seen all 3 series ... It's one of the best tv series made by anyone, anywhere, ever. It makes "The West Wing" look like "Plan 9 From Outer Space" ... no heroics, no anthems, no patriotic rah, rah, rah ... just beautifully written believable people, in believable situations, with performances given by actors apparently more interested in acting than being "stars". I liked the America re-make of "House Of Cards" ... but this is better.

But you ARE Blanche ... and I AM.

[–] oakcourt 11 years ago

Not seen the others you mention but I like it for being so realistic in the last ep (have liked it all along though), everyone did what they should have done not what convention or other dictated. Marvellous.

Don't be late, don't hesitate, this dream can pass just as fast as lightning.

[–] peacecreep 11 years ago

I thought Torben really held together the final season, there was a quiet emotional intensity to the actors performance and his battle against the dumbing down of media was the most interesting storyline. Great show overall.

[–] smoko 11 years ago

@bradjanet Well The West Wing is one of my favorite shows, so I'm definitely going to have to watch this. Slate called it the best TV show of 2013, which is the first time I've even heard of this show.

[–] oakcourt 11 years ago

It really is very good. I like your dog btw.

Don't be late, don't hesitate, this dream can pass just as fast as lightning.

[–] Borg222 11 years ago

@bradjanet....perfect review. I completely concur . Funny how I see a few on imdb who somehow don't get it ? Different folks I guess. I am so lucky I found this...yeah sort of riding on the wave of Norwegian Noir and Tattoo....we relished those and slid into all the Wallenders and some Beck ..then came Borgen. I don't really watch any American commercial TV anymore...why would I with stuff like these to enjoy and share?