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Series Completed 2017-2019

Below the Surface Watch Order

Both seasons of Below the Surface in order from subway in 2017 to ferry in 2019 across 16 episodes, how Juncker and negotiate terror, and why release order is the only path. This guide lists every entry with years and viewing tips.

Last updated October 3, 2026

Watch Order

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Two seasons in order.

About Below the Surface

Below the Surface from DR is a Danish hostage thriller with new crisis each season. Season 1 ran eight episodes April to May 2017 with subway takeover and Juncker lead. Season 2 ran eight March to April 2019 with ferry hijack and new team.

The show totals 16 episodes with standalone plots plus Juncker link. Story order matches release across attacks, so seasons straight is the path. DR ended it in 2019 with no season 3, so these two are complete with Danish audio plus English dub. Expect tight negotiation tension throughout.

Good to know

Watch season 1 then season 2 with no film between since teams reset with Juncker bridge. Each episode runs 45 minutes with negotiation pacing. Season 1 teaches subway rules fastest, season 2 adds sea tactics. The show pairs with Borgen for Danish politics fans after. Both stream on Netflix Nordics with DVD sets out.