27 minSeason 2 • Episode 10
LatestBo's biggest dream and worst nightmare come true; Vibeke is declared cancer free and cannot wait to get home to her son; Bo realises that his relationship with his mother is suffocating him, and he misses Lene.
Jeppe Nygren takes over as deputy conductor of the Copenhagen Symphony Orchestra and is warmly welcomed by his new conductor, who speaks candidly about the musicians' peculiarities and olates. The conflict-ridden Jeppe quickly gets an example of these olates and happens to give the embittered second clarinetist Bo with a cursed promise of a solo part. But it has far-reaching consequences.
Acting
Rasmus Bruun's desperate eyes say everything Jeppe won't.
Writing
Adam Price makes classical music cutthroat and credible.
Sound
The score weaponizes beauty against its own players.
Creators
Adam Price, Mikkel Munch-Fals
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Danish workplace culture's 'Jantelov' (Law of Jante) makes this hit different—humility enforced through collective punishment.
Real Copenhagen Symphony musicians consulted; several refused credit, reportedly finding the depiction 'too accurate.'
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