Badehotellet

I was introduced into this series by an acquaintance who had me watch it and I loved it instantly.

It is a "light" TV show set in the aftermath of Danish Belle-Epoque, during the 20s, in a charming, little seaside hotel in the middle of nowhere run by a hateful, miser landlord and his struggling, hardworking wife, with a small entourage of country-side chamber maids and parlour maids.

They host the same bunch of guests every year and their stories get intertwined with those of the local villagers, in a very particular period of European history, just before the stock market crash of the 29 and when Hitler was a rising promise in Germany.

There is a half-comedy, half-drama tempo in the show, and perhaps this middle ground is the issue here: either you like this melange or it won't be convincing for you.

If you like the period and enjoy Danish shows, you will probably like it a lot. The screenwriters are very well known and skilled authors, and although it doesn't climb to the top of Nordic programmes and it lacks a little depth, it is well produced and acted, and the stories have interest for all audiences.

It is an 8 for me.

I love this show. Watching on Amazon Prime and can't wait for seasons 5+. The characters are all likable even those who shouldn't be. No violence or gratuitous anything. Weyse is hysterical. Mrs Andersen is so nice and even tempered. I highly recommend this. Great acting. Good scenery

This is the best Danish shower ever made. Good acting, good dialogues and a lot of good humor.

If you loved Downton Abbey, you will absolutely love this show. I cannot belief that it's been running since 2013 and I just found it. All of the actors are perfectly cast and brilliant. Visually it takes your breath away. Music is ideal and the costumes are to perfection. Love how the director threw in the food preparations. A total work of art!! Only downside is reading the subtitles as you don't want to miss any scene. You will find yourself bingeing on this one.

I didn't even want to watch this. My wife made me. At first, "not as bad as I thought." Then I subscribed to PBS via Amazon, just to watch more. It defies sense. How can a show about an isolated summer resort in Denmark in the 1930's be so interesting? So darn good. It is a true ensemble effort and you will care about everyone. The lynchpin is Fie, but the show is stolen by Edward Weyse, portrayed by Jens Jacob Tychsen. The following is not a spoiler, but once you read it, you will not be able to get it out of your head. So, having been warned...I'm convinced that Jens Jacob prepared for his role by watching every episode of Frasier. He is Danish Frasier, without question, right down to the body movements and the expressions. And he's looking for love like Frasier. He even plays the piano and sings in English. And the comings and goings from the hotel rooms mirror Frasier, too. We're starting Season 6 tonight. There are eight in all but only seven on PBS. Do I have to go to Denmark? I will.