Bedrag

Strong Danish drama 'Follow the Money' proves you don't have to centre a story on murder (not that there aren't some of those) to have a strong detective drama. The Scandinavian realist approach will be familiar to viewers of 'The Killing' or recent Icelandic drama 'Trapped'; but there's less emphasis on mood-building, and more direct focus on the story (in the manner of 'Borgen'). Ultimately, it's almost an impossible task to make a drama out of a fraud, and bits of the series seem a little too simplistic to make sense, in spite of the intricacy of the plotting; likewise, one sympathises vaguely with the characters without caring too deeply. But the pace is nicely judged, and it makes for addictive viewing.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first two seasons but season three is where I really sat up and paid attention. I love the characters in #3 ... Anna played by Maria Rich with her uncoordinated awkwardness in particular fascinates me as she slides comfortably into a life of crime away from her husband's stultifying presence.

Thank you Denmark for constantly restoring my faith in television drama! :)

At first, this Danish landscape appeared pretty flat, but the diversity of characters and their own struggles gives much relief to this serious dark dive.

This take on the matter, carefully presents each of them, without stigma (mostly) and lost of pace, make the whole realistic and we'll balanced.

Characters and actors quickly turn around an apparent déjà-vu feeling I first had, you get attached as the storyline unfolds.

Another very watchable series, though not quite on par with Borgen. The characters are a bit lop-sided in terms of believability, but the acting is generally very good with a few excellent main characters.

The storyline sometimes gets sidetracked and a bit absurd, but this is fiction and enjoyable entertainment. It may not be the usual fast-paced show that is geared towards a juvenile mind, but it is well done and the dialogue is mature and believable on the whole.

Scandinavian drama is a great alternative and companion to the many excellent British police/investigative and serious dramas we love to watch.

This is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece of a storyline, with never ending surprises. Each season changes plot, but as the story develops, the mystery unfolds and the characters intertwine in a brilliant fashion. This is class A nordic television that stands in stark contrast to anything provided by Hollywood. It is dark, subtle, humorous, thrilling, creative and yet realistic portrait of how big money operates in the most deceptive manner, including institutional fraud as well and drug trafficking. This is one of those few series that is near-impossible to stop watching, and O cannot applaud the directors and actors enough for this absolute masterpiece. Wow!