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Episode 8

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.

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Episode 8

Season 1 Episode 8 | 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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