S01E01 Episode 1
It is the end of the First Schleswig War and we follow the lives of two young boys living in a rural part of Denmark. Their dad along with the baron's son, Didrich returns home...
1864
S01E03: Episode 3
Monrad forces a new constitution through Parliament that incorporates Schleswig into the Danish kingdom, and, as expected, triggers a declaration of war from Prussia. Laust and Peter meet their young comrades in arms, as well as the experienced and mysterious Johan, and get a taste of how real the horrors of war can be. The brothers exchange letters with Inge, but Laust also sends her secret letters.
Overview
When Prussia and Austria declare war on Denmark, two brothers are called to serve in the bloodiest battle in Denmark's history.
Episodes
S01E02 Episode 2
Laust, Peter and Inge grow up and with that comes a desire to travel, helped along by visiting gypsies' stories of the world outside Denmark. The politician Monrad, speaking with newfound eloquence, stirs up the...
S01E03 Episode 3
Monrad forces a new constitution through Parliament that incorporates Schleswig into the Danish kingdom, and, as expected, triggers a declaration of war from Prussia. Laust and Peter meet their young comrades in arms, as well...
S01E04 Episode 4
Peter and Laust reach Dannevirke, where they meet their new Captain - a familiar face from the estate back home - but not exactly a happy reunion. Laust and Inge continue their secret letter writing...
S01E05 Episode 5
Following the evacuation of Dannevirke, the Austrian Hussars are ordered to hunt down the Danish troops. This leads to a fatal encounter when they catch up with Peter's division. Laust's division is caught in a...
S01E06 Episode 6
Inge and Sofia reach the front where they come face to face with the harsh realities of war. An encounter with Didrich leaves Inge without any hope of ever seeing Laust or Peter again so...
S01E07 Episode 7
Intoxicated and obsessed with the thought of hurting Peter and Laust, Didrich reveals to Peter that Laust and Inge harbor a secret. Peter decides to find Laust to make peace with him. A warning of...
S01E08 Episode 8
Denmark is in a state of shock. The army has been destroyed and the country now lies open to the Prussians. The rug is pulled out from under Monrad when his former supporters turn their...
Cast
Jakob Oftebro
Laust Jensen
Pilou Asbæk
Didrich
Marie Tourell Søderberg
Inge Juel
Jens Sætter-Lassen
Peter Jensen
Eva Podzimková
Sofia
Søren Malling
Johan
Nicolas Bro
Ditlev Gothard Monrad
Søren Pilmark
Oberst E. A. Lundbye
Lars Mikkelsen
Thøger Jensen
Sarah-Sofie Boussnina
Claudia Henriksen
Bent Mejding
Severin
Søren Sætter-Lassen
Christian de Meza
