DNA

It was an entertaining watch and I don't regret watching the whole thing. But there were some aspects that were a bit silly. It's not too hard to look past them, but for a Danish crime show it's definitely not one of the best. I also have some gripes with the ending but won't leave any spoilers.

Great writing, good acting. Keeps you guessing. Worth a watch.

Written by the same team as penned 'The Killing', the story is cleverly constructed, and delivers a nice twist at the end, leaving a good lasting impression.

The acting however, is decidedly patchy. Anders Berthelson (in the lead role) shines in the last few scenes., but prior to that, does little more than vacillate between a vacant, bored expression and one of mild anguish.

Odd too, that the writers allow his young female partner to take all the punches. Strong women may be in-vogue, but this degrades the lead role considerably.

By way of contrast, Zofia Wichlacz sparkles as the troubled young mother who has her baby snatched by the nuns that are supposed to be protecting her. Why this gifted young actress hasn't been snapped up by Hollywood is something of a mystery. - 8.1/10.

At first, Danish thriller 'DNA' feels routine, a police procedural set in (big thrill!) a DNA laboratory. But it soon develops into an engaging and tightly plotted story, in which the importance of DNA is not what we first might think. Indeed, the central story, centred on the Catholic church, felt true enough to make me feel genuinely angry at its fictional characters. As often when watching dramas from a small country, familliar faces soon appear, and Nicolas Bro (who was also in 'The Killing') plays his role well; Charlotte Rampling also features, playing a French policewoman. Overall, it's one of the better Scandi-dramas of recent years.

Some terrible reviews on here but being a big Scandi fan I thought it was excellent and almost in the same class The Bridge and The Killing. Interesting storyline and lots of twists- the only criticism I have is the hopping between time periods, which had me confused at times.

Good cast and production with varied European locations make this a good watch.