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On a tempest-tossed October dawn, the lives of fifteen ordinary Danes are thrown into chaos when their routine metro ride morphs into a terrifying hostage situation. Unseen adversaries hijack their train, threatening to extinguish their lives, one by one, unless their clandestine demands are met. This triggers a catastrophic week that leaves an indelible imprint on Denmark's history. The nation's officialdom is swept into a vortex of uncertainty, grappling with the moral dilemma of negotiating with faceless terrorists. The media is embroiled in a fierce debate over ethical boundaries in depicting the victims and intruding into their families' lives. Meanwhile, the average Dane is left contemplating the chilling thought, "It could have been me." Amid the captive passengers, opinions diverge between resistance, capitulation, and indifference, but they are united by one haunting question: "Is this my end?" This is not just a tale of a hostage crisis; it's a profound exploration of a nation's soul under siege.
Where to watch Below the Surface?
Below the Surface is a crime show featuring Johannes Lassen.
Below the Surface is currently streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel.