Drama

Below the Surface (Gidseltagningen)

Philip Norgaard is a Danish war hero who escaped captivity in the Middle East. Back in Copenhagen, he’s the leader of the Secret Service’s Terror Task Force, and in an on-again/off-again relationship with Louise Falck--a hostage negotiator. This thriller examines crisis response among the victims, politicians, the media and bystanders. From Walter Presents, in Danish with English subtitles.

Episode 1

44m 20s

A Metro train is hijacked by three armed men wearing balaclavas, taking the fifteen passengers on board as hostages.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 44m 20s

    A Metro train is hijacked by three armed men wearing balaclavas, taking the fifteen passengers on board as hostages.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 45m 10s

    Fired for her unauthorized interview, Naja turns her attention to fundraising--but the attackers want to keep her as their sole line of communication.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 44m 32s

    The attackers try to arrange another interview with Naja, but one of the hostages is taken ill and they are forced to call for help.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S1 E4 - 44m 49s

    Silas provides the team with information that suggests that one of the attackers may have a military connection.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S1 E5 - 44m 32s

    Philip is left stunned when the team uncovers a lockup garage connected with the attackers which has pictures of him plastered all over the wall.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S1 E6 - 44m 14s

    After a surge in donations following Bodil's death, Naja alerts Louise that she is in danger. Jonas is arrested and brought in for questioning.

  • Episode 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7

    S1 E7 - 44m 25s

    Naja volunteers to go into the Metro for a live interview with the hostages and captors.

  • Episode 8: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 8

    S1 E8 - 44m 11s

    Philip goes down into the Metro to free the last three hostages only to have a bomb strapped to him, forcing him to reveal his secrets on camera.

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