Emil is one of Veronika's four adult children and lives outside the country in Thailand when the story begins. Veronika's unexpected death forces him to return and reunite with his siblings, as the family gathers at Grønnegaard to deal with the inheritance and the unresolved consequences of their chaotic childhood.
The mentally ill king of Denmark. He becomes Struensee’s friend and allows him to introduce reforms and exercise extensive political authority, but is manipulated into permitting the arrests of the queen and Struensee.
Former police officer, Merete's husband, involved in the ferry case
The commanding officer who oversees the demining operation. Accuses Rasmussen of being too sympathetic, brings British troops to torment the prisoners, and ultimately overrides Rasmussen's objections by ordering the final survivors to relocate to another dangerous zone.
Cazotte is an artist hired by the Grand Duchess to help Prince Lothar marry and produce an heir. He accompanies Prince Lothar and Princess Ludmilla in hiding, tries to woo Ehrengard, and eventually reveals his better-known identity.
He serves among the Danish forces and openly expresses hatred for the Swedes.
A writer and foreign correspondent who teaches Lydia Russian. His association with her becomes a source of conflict when Arvid confronts her, exposing tension and resentment between the lovers. Carl later dies by suicide; the news deeply shakes Lydia, who then tells Arvid she is afraid to see him again.
A parent who coaches a girls’ football team and is demanding and competitive. After receiving hormone replacement therapy for six months, Thomas tells the family that she wants to be called Agnete and remain their parent. She later accepts a job in London, creating another painful separation from the children.
Johannes lives with his widowed father Ulrik in a small northern Danish fishing town. He shares their quiet, routine existence and works in the fishing industry; his household is changed when Ulrik arranges Rosita’s arrival.
Kim is one of the players Richard identifies as essential to strengthening the whole Danish side. While contributing to the team’s growing unity and competitive resolve, he is also deeply worried about his daughter’s chemotherapy. His personal burden exists alongside his sporting responsibilities, linking the team’s dramatic campaign to an intimate family struggle.
A father and podcast co-host who relocates his family to a remote forest to embrace a sustainable lifestyle. He faces intense psychological pressure and suppressed anger after Nemo goes missing.
Anklageren represents the prosecution in Frederik's criminal trial. The prosecution maintains that Frederik deliberately abused his position as school principal and used school funds for non-school-related expenses over a long period. This argument directly challenges the defense claim that his brain disorder removed meaningful control over his actions.
Mikkel Boe Følsgaard has 27 screen credits in a career dating back to 2009. Their work is anchored in the Department Q Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The Count of Monte Cristo, The Chestnut Man, The Rain. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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