IN DANISH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES Nicknamed The Eagle for his unerring intuition, detective Hallgrim Hallgrimsson exudes competence and self-assurance but beneath the façade is a tormented personality. Pulled off a plane as hes going to visit his dying mother in Iceland, Hallgrimsson learns that hes been selected to lead a team of Danish investigators gathered to stem the explosion of European cross-border organized crime. Hes been handpicked by the newly appointed head of the special unit, Thea Nellemann, who also brings on board the brilliant lawyer, Marie Wied, a self-sufficient woman who loves her unattached single life until she meets Hallgrimsson. Also joining the unit are Nazim, a police officer of Palestinian heritage and the Eagles closest confidant, Villy Frandsen, Denmarks leading authority on white-collar crime, IT whiz Michael Kristensen and Ditte Hansen, ace forensic detective. Together, they take on the infiltration of organized crime into the state institutions, banks and social strata of Europe and Scandinavia. A cunning and ingenious hero, Hallgrim has allowed work to consume his life and prevent his connecting with himself, his darkest memories and his motivations. Ultimately, a personal crisis forces him to launch another, more introspective investigation: that of solving the mystery of his own life. This set contains all eight episodes in the third season. CODENAMES: CALYPSO, Parts 1 & 2, THANATOS, Parts 1 & 2, MINOS, Parts 1 & 2, ITHICA, Parts 1 & 2
S**T
Good story and acting.
Watching.
M**7
A Compelling Series Well Worth Watching, Even with Subtitles
"The Eagle" is a three season series of interconnected crime stories involving a special until of the Danish police whose job, much like that is "Law and Order SVU," is to track then hunt down criminals whose heinous crimes like trafficking of women, children, drugs, and illegal immigrants cross Europe's borders. The team is led by Halgrim Halgrimsson, whose insight into the motives and actions of wrong-doers earn him the nickname "The Eagle." The other investigators on Halgrim's team include two men and two women. Ditte is the forensic expert, Mikel the computer whiz, etc.What makes "The Eagle" especially appealing is the development of each character's personality and revelations about that individual's personal life. Halgrimsson is a complicated man, unable or unwilling to commit himself to a specific woman, and he is haunted by this. Likewise, in Season Two Mikel is haunted both personally and professionally by the knowledge he shot an innocent man. Ditte and her ex-husband, also a police officer, fight over custody of their children. And the writers of "The Eagle" are not afraid to allow the crimes the characters are investigating get too close to their personal lives for comfort. Thus, this is a compelling series dealing with complex people and complex contemporary problems, giving it a feel of authenticity lacking in some of my favorite US crime shows.I purchased the three seasons of "The Eagle," which is in Danish with English subtitles because I have lived in Denmark and was once fluent in Danish. This summer I will see some old classmates, and so I am trying to brush up on my Danish. It isn't enough for me to re-learn 1000 vocabulary words. I also need to hear the rhythm and flow of the language. As I have watched each show I've remembered more and more words. The syntax has become more and more familiar. I can follow the story line without the subtitles, or know when something has been translated into English without using the precise Danish words.I have two quarrels with the show: first, it ends in Season Three. Second, there seems to be no way to block the subtitles from the video. I have yet to watch the final three episodes in the series. Frankly, I don't want it to end. I have read enough of the reviews on Google to have a general idea of how the story is "wrapped up." But I am holding onto them, watching each ensuing episode when I have no distractions, not so I can practice my Danish, but because I just don't want to see the series end. Luckily I own all three seasons and I intend to watch them again, and will, eventually cover the bottom of my TV screen with black construction paper so I don't have to be distracted (I hope) by seeing the subtitles.As a bonus for anyone wonder what the three main Scandinavian countries look like the show features breath-takingly beautiful background scenes of Copenhagen, Stockholm, and the Swedish and Norwegian countryside.
S**R
Excellent series
We own all three seasons of this series. Well written, Great watch and entertaining.
G**E
one of the best among the Scandinavian offerings
Outstanding, one of the best among the Scandinavian offerings, which are on a class of their own. But beware of Amazon's current strategy. Set 3 is easily streamed by episode or even more cheaply if u buy series. However (big however) one soon discovers that this is #3 and knowledge of #s 1 and 2 would have come in very handy. I am currently dealing with Amazon to remedy this very issue. It appears that set 1 can be downloaded (higher price) bur set 2 has to be purchased as a DVD, Or alternatively, rely on your Public Library to purchase them. A must watch, preferably in the order they were made. I am only hoping that a 4th set is underway.
K**B
HIDDEN GEM !!
Many may not agree with my five star rating when it does not contain explicit sex or gratuitous violence. I love international procedurals(crime/forensics) and watched all three seasons. Each episode stands alone but has many arcs that run through all three seasons and the topics are just as relevant today. The acting is great with a strong alpha male lead both flawed and likeable. Subtitles make you pay attention unless you are fluent in Danish. One truly gets to see the European approach and interaction when dealing with the exact same topics/ crimes as is seen in top American T.V. shows. Watch all three seasons from the first episode.
E**8
I give this 4 stars because it was better than season 2
I give this 4 stars because it was better than season 2, but not as good as season 1. Season 1 was outstanding, but the others were not as good as I had hoped, though I was able to make it through all three without giving up. It was worth $9.99 to watch, but I wouldn't pay for it on DVD.
H**R
"Must Watch - best police drama series"
It's really a "Must Watch" not only for its excellent and believable actors but also to pick up the European aversion to violence in the name of authority and even in self-defense. All authority is suspect. And the show goes out of its way to show that a Muslim can be a lovable character.
S**F
The protagonist seems so unmoored that it is impossible for me to like him as he literally floats through his life
I found this disappointing. The protagonist seems so unmoored that it is impossible for me to like him as he literally floats through his life. They seem to see him as the womanizing 'eagle,' but for me he's increasingly the hit-and-run driver in people's lives. The actual crime plots range from boring to compelling. I found myself skipping a few episodes.
H**N
DITTO SEASONS 1 & 2
First the good news: this is the last season.Now the bad: equally infantile as the two previous seasons.Once again, I suggest you look at my comments on Season 1 - at least it never went downhill from the onwards (how could it?).
D**N
DVD purchase
Everything good now.My only problem was I didn't understand what Section 1 meant.It meant I couldn't play it in Australia in a normal DVD player].I now play it on my computer and run it through the TV. So all is goodThe quality of the products are good.Thank you
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