The New Nurses (2018)
A Danish period drama set in 1950s nursing school, where ambition, tradition, and changing social norms collide in postwar Denmark.
The New Nurses - Series Information
- Original Title: Sygeplejeskolen
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Claudia Boderke, Lars Mering
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 42
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Danish
- Spoken Languages: Danish
- First Air Date: October 21, 2018 (Brazil - 12)
- Networks: TV 2 Charlie, TV2 Play
- Alternative Titles: Jaunās Medmāsas (LV), The New Nurses (LT)
- Production Companies: TV 2
- Production Countries: Denmark
The New Nurses - Plot
The lives of Erik and Anna, students at a nursing school in 1950s Denmark, a time and place where it was not normal for a man to become a nurse.
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The New Nurses - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Claudia Boderke
- Lars Mering
Main Cast
- Molly Egelind
- Jens Jørn Spottag
- Katrine Greis-Rosenthal
- Benedikte Hansen
- Mikkel Hilgart
- Jesper Groth
- Thue Ersted Rasmussen
- Ulla Vejby
- Anna Stokholm
- Jakob Åkerlind
Writers
- Claudia Boderke
- Lars Mering
- Jesper Malmose
- Poul Berg
- Kari Vidø
Executive Producers
- Lars Bjørn Hansen
- Mette Heiberg
- Jennifer Green
- Ann-Alicia Thunbo Ilskov
The New Nurses - FAQs
What is The New Nurses about?
Set in 1950s Denmark, The New Nurses follows Anna and Erik, two students navigating the demanding world of nursing school. The series explores ambition, friendship, and social norms in postwar Denmark — at a time when men entering the nursing profession was considered deeply unconventional.
Is The New Nurses based on a true story?
The New Nurses is a fictional drama, though it draws on the real social history of Denmark in the 1950s. The portrayal of nursing culture, gender expectations, and postwar society reflects genuine historical attitudes, giving the story an authentic and grounded feel even as the characters are invented.
Where can you stream The New Nurses?
The New Nurses is available to stream through MHz Choice and MZ Choice Amazon Channel. It can also be watched for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. If you prefer to own it, Amazon Video offers the series for purchase.
How many seasons does The New Nurses have?
The New Nurses spans 7 seasons, each consisting of 6 episodes, for a total of 42 episodes. The series premiered in October 2018 and is still in production, with the most recent season airing in 2025.
Who are the main actors in The New Nurses?
The series stars Molly Egelind as Anna Rosenfeld and Jens Jørn Spottag as Bent Neergaard, alongside Katrine Greis-Rosenthal, Benedikte Hansen, Mikkel Hilgart, Jesper Groth, Thue Ersted Rasmussen, Ulla Vejby, Anna Stokholm, and Jakob Åkerlind.
Is The New Nurses cancelled or still running?
The New Nurses is still very much alive. The series currently holds a Returning Series status and remains in active production. With Season 7 airing in 2025, fans of the show can look forward to the story continuing beyond its current run.
What are similar shows to The New Nurses?
If you enjoy The New Nurses, you might also like Wolf Hall, Home Fires, Upstairs Downstairs, or Sanditon — all period dramas with rich ensemble casts and strong social themes. For something with a similar nostalgic warmth, Once Upon a Small Town and The Bonfire of Destiny are also worth exploring.
Who created The New Nurses?
The New Nurses was created by Claudia Boderke and Lars Mering. The writing team expanded significantly over the series' run, with contributors including Jesper Malmose, Poul Berg, Kari Vidø, Nikolaj Feifer, and several others, helping sustain the show's storytelling across seven seasons.
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