“The Election” is an adequate end to this confused season of Borgen, in that it provides Birgitte with a suitably…

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This Danish drama series follows the intricate, complicated lives of the politicians, media spinners, and reporters who feed off their triumphs and failures in 'Borgen' (the Castle)--the nickname for Denmark's parliamentary building. In the first episode, Denmark is preparing for parliamentary elections and Birgitte Nyborg, facing her first election as party leader, decides at the last minute to head in her own direction.
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