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Below the Surface (Gidseltagningen)

Philip Norgaard is a Danish war hero who escaped captivity in the Middle East. Back in Copenhagen, he’s the leader of the Secret Service’s Terror Task Force, and in an on-again/off-again relationship with Louise Falck--a hostage negotiator. This thriller examines crisis response among the victims, politicians, the media and bystanders. From Walter Presents, in Danish with English subtitles.

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Episode 8

Season 2 Episode 8 | 45m 38s

With the surviving hostages rescued from the ferry, June escapes and takes Rami hostage. Philip tries to negotiate with her, but she refuses and will only surrender on one condition: the video from her cell phone has to be made public.

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