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Need You Alive

Dr. Henry Johnsen, a gifted surgeon, is stuck in tiny Odda. But he’s ready to leave it behind for a fresh start at a prestigious hospital in Bergen. From Walter Presents, in Norwegian with English subtitles.

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Need You Alive

Season 1 Episode 2 | 41m 47s

Health deteriorating, Henry searches for a potential cure for his tumor in secret, going so far as to steal a patient’s identity so that he can prescribe himself painkillers. Meanwhile, the story behind his late wife's death is revealed.

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