Face to Face (2019)
A haunting Danish noir series in which a father's refusal to accept his daughter's death as suicide pulls him into a dangerous spiral of secrets and obsession.
Face to Face - Series Information
- Original Title: Forhøret
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Created by: Christoffer Boe, Anna Juul
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Danish
- Spoken Languages: Danish, English
- First Air Date: November 15, 2019 (Canada – G), November 15, 2019 (Brazil – 14), November 15, 2019 (Italy – T), November 15, 2019 (Spain – 7)
- Networks: Viaplay
- Production Companies: Viaplay Group, Miso Film
- Production Countries: Denmark
- Alternative Titles: Face to Face (NL), Face to Face (LT), Forhoeret (DK), Verdacht/Mord (DE)
Face to Face - Plot
Bjørn investigates the killing of his daughter. People around him believe she might have committed suicide, but he doesn't accept that. Both the stakes and the suspense rise relentlessly as Bjørn inches closer to the truth.
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Face to Face - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Christoffer Boe
- Anna Juul
Main Cast
- Søren Malling
- Ulrich Thomsen
- Trine Dyrholm
- Lars Mikkelsen
- Alma Ekehed Thomsen
- Olaf Johannessen
- Clara Rosager
- Lars Ranthe
- Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas
Writers
- Christoffer Boe
- Anna Juul
- Jakob Weis
- Lasse Kyed Rasmussen
Executive Producers
- Jakob Mejlhede
- Filippa Wallestam
- Nanna Mailand-Mercado
- Marlene Billie Andreasen
- Camilla Rydbacken
Face to Face - FAQs
Is Face to Face based on a true story?
Face to Face is an original fictional drama, not based on a specific true story. However, its themes of institutional cover-ups, a father's relentless grief, and the murky line between suicide and murder draw on real-world anxieties that give the series its unsettling, grounded authenticity.
What is Face to Face about?
Face to Face follows Bjørn, a devastated father who refuses to believe his daughter took her own life. As he digs deeper into the circumstances of her death, he unravels a web of secrets, lies, and powerful people determined to keep the truth buried. The tension builds relentlessly across three seasons.
Where can you stream Face to Face?
You can stream Face to Face through the Viaplay Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own or rent individual episodes, they are available on Amazon Video. Availability may vary by region, so check your local options for the most current information.
Who are the main actors in Face to Face?
The series boasts an exceptional Danish cast. Ulrich Thomsen leads as grieving father Bjørn Rasmussen, with Søren Malling as detective Richard Lund, Trine Dyrholm as Susanne Egholm, Lars Mikkelsen as the enigmatic Holger Lang, and Nikolaj Lie Kaas rounding out the ensemble.
Why does Bjørn refuse to accept his daughter's suicide verdict?
Bjørn's refusal stems from a father's instinct that something is deeply wrong. As he investigates, small inconsistencies accumulate into something far more sinister, suggesting his daughter was killed and that those responsible have the influence to make it look like suicide. His obsession becomes the engine of the entire series.
How many seasons and episodes does Face to Face have?
Face to Face ran for three complete seasons, each consisting of eight episodes, for a total of 24 episodes. The series concluded in 2023, delivering a fully resolved story arc across its three-season run on Viaplay.
How was Face to Face received by critics?
Face to Face earned strong praise for its taut writing, atmospheric direction, and powerhouse performances, particularly from Ulrich Thomsen and Trine Dyrholm. Critics highlighted it as a standout entry in the Nordic noir genre, commending its slow-burn tension and morally complex characters throughout all three seasons.
What shows are similar to Face to Face?
If Face to Face gripped you, try The Killing for its similarly moody Scandinavian crime atmosphere, or Suspect for another intense investigative drama. Bosch offers compelling procedural depth, while DNA and Crime deliver sharp Nordic storytelling with the same brooding, character-driven tension.
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