Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Unit Formation
The elite mobile police task force is established with Ingrid Dahl as commander, assembling a team of specialized officers.
Key Events
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Series Introduction — Introduction to Unit One and its members Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Jens Peter 'IP' Sørensen, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour
Location: Police Headquarters
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First Assistance Request — Unit receives first assistance request Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Ulf Thomsen
Location: Briefing Room
Initial Cases
The team tackles their first major cases, including murder and kidnapping investigations, establishing their working methods.
Key Events
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Murder Case — Team investigates a murder case Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Gaby Levin
Location: Crime Scene
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Kidnapping Investigation — Team investigates kidnapping case Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Johnny Olsen
Location: Police Station
Complex Investigations
The team faces more complex cases involving human trafficking and child exploitation, requiring specialized approaches.
Key Events
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Human Trafficking Case — Team investigates human trafficking ring Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Jan Boysen
Location: Police Station
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Child Pornography Ring — Team investigates child exploitation ring Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Kirsten Jørgensen
Location: Evidence Lab
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Cross-Border Operation — Team conducts cross-border operation Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Ulf Thomsen, Gry
Location: Border Area
Resolution and Reflection
The team confronts and apprehends criminal organizations, resolves cases, and reflects on their work.
Key Events
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Confrontation with Criminals — Team confronts criminal organization Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, criminals
Location: Hideout
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Arrest and Resolution — Team apprehends criminals and resolves case Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Allan Fischer, Thomas La Cour, Johnny Olsen
Location: Police Station
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Case Review — Team reviews resolved case Characters: Ingrid Dahl, Jens Peter 'IP' Sørensen, All team members
Location: Police Headquarters
Rejseholdet is a Danish television crime series starring Charlotte Fich, Mads Mikkelsen and Lars Brygmann. Produced by Danmarks Radio, the program aired 32 episodes spanning four seasons from 2000 to 2004. Each episode revolved around an elite mobile police task force called "Unit One" that travels around Denmark helping local police solve crimes. Cases portrayed in the show were loosely based upon actual incidents of sensational crimes such as murders, kidnappings, cross-border sex traffic and child pornography. Rejseholdet won the 2002 International Emmy Award for best drama series.
