Tweekums This series, retitled 'Dicte - Crime Reporter' here in the UK, follows crime reporter Dicte Svendsen as she reports on, and gets involved in, various cases in her home city of Aarhus, which she has returned to after some time away. She lives with her teenage daughter, Rose, and usually ends up working with policeman John Wagner. The cases typically, but not always, concern murders. These cases are each two episodes long although they were combined into single double length episodes here. As well as the mysteries there are ongoing personal stories involving Dicte and her friends' various relationships, personal and professional problems.Amongst all the 'Nordic Noir' this series is lighter fare with its shorter individual cases and a protagonist who is closer to the enthusiastic amateur of classic whodunits than more realistic police investigations. Dicte constantly gets herself into situations that put her in danger or could get her arrested in real life. The cases are intriguing and the characters' personal lives are entertaining if rather chaotic... some might say soapish. The cast does a fine job; although not being Danish I can't comment on their accents. Most notable amongst the cast are Iben Hjejle, who plays Dicte; Lars Brygmann, as Wagner; and Dar Salim, who plays photographer and Dicte's love interest Bo Skytte. Overall I'd certainly recommend this for fans of crime drama looking for something lighter than most recent Nordic offerings.These comments are based on watching the series in Danish with English subtitles.

Majikat A great couple of series so far for the enjoyers of detecting thrillers. Coming from the journalistic angle, the impulsive behaviour of the main character, makes for a blessing and a curse

gardeniasgl I have only watched episodes 1 and part of 2. I think the actress has done a superb job of depicting the pain of having to give up a baby. The sex trafficking case obviously gets her emotionally involved. My difficulty is that she makes a series of stupid brash decisions and is dishonest. Also, I am kind of shocked that her boss jokes with her in this sexually coarse way when he hardly knows her. She seems fine with it. Dicte goes alone to meet a woman in danger. She does not call the police, and I guess the police don't carry guns even when dealing with murderers on the loose? Then she goes for a car ride alone with the boy who almost killed her and her daughter. Oh and I forgot she has sex with not only her philandering ex-husband but also has sex with a doctor IN HIS OFFICE, ON THE JOB. I am still watching episode 2 and will probably watch them all. I will have to ignore the stupid decisions.

Bene Cumb Denmark is a country/society well known for women with strong character and goals, women who do not lose heart because of setbacks. They are usually engaged at politics, law machinery, or journalism - as Dicte Svendsen in Aarhus, in the 2nd largest city. There is different kind of crime out there, but as there is more focus on women characters, the crimes are related to adultery, children, health, etc., i.e. "softer" topics. The course of action is quite smooth though, and leading actors like Iben Hjejle as Dicte and Lars Brygmann as John Wagner (I have discovered his talent and nicety rather recently) provide additional value to the series of 10 episodes (you better watch them in succession, flashbacks can be confusing). Moreover, there is a catchy supporting cast, particularly Dar Salim as Bo Skytte and Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Peter Boutrup; the ladies performing Dicte's best friends tend to remain in the shadow of Hjejle. Another "underplot" is provided by nice panorama of Aarhus and surroundings, making me feel like to visit the place again (after ca 20 years).Well, Dicte is no Bro/Broen or Forbrydelsen, but in line with Anna Pihl, for example. Anyway, admirers of Hjejle and Brygmann will not be disappointed.