Hjørdis

This is probably one of the best shows about kids and teachers in school. As social commentary it addresses topics not typically seen in tv series about kids. It reminds me greatly of the Canadian Broadcasting Company series Degrassi Junior / Senior High which has also dealt with social issues and kids.

The lead actress is so gifted for this series !

Wonderful storyline and great casting !

I've always been interested in Danish culture and wanted to watch content in the language so I found this. Needless to say, it didn't disappoint. If there were more episodes, I'd watch them. The actors work very well off each other and the conflicts are believable. It's cool to hear Danish being spoken; sounds like German, only more guttural and muffled.

There's a great blend of dramedy in this miniseries.

If you like Danish media, check it out. I'm definitely going to watch Rita later.

I watched Rita and thought the series was great. Like everyone, Rita had flaws in her character. She was also unapologetic about her views, decisions and needs. However, she was a good teacher and her students and children, in general, were always a priority. She and Hjordis were great mates, advisers and colleagues.

It's true that Hjorids idolized Rita but she was wise enough to blossom on her own with the help of her husband, Uffe, and son, Reinuff. However in Hjordis's own series, they weren't mentioned or seen. I found this deletion jarring without any explanation.

I remember seeing Hjordis's father, though, and they rode bicycles.

Otherwise, I loved both series for their humor, empathy and deftness in handling each episode's storyline.

I mean its a really bad show, the lead actor seems as though she has a superiority complex, juding as how she has this constant self righteous smirk on her dull face. They took the worst thing about Rita and centered the entire spin-off about her. I watched one episode and my stomach is literally churning. What a load of fart Mediocrity for the mediocre, which makes for a broad appeal among DR's avid viewers