Borgen or The Killing??

Verence · 25/05/12 - 11:35

Which one of those should win the Bafta for International Programme???

[Deleted User] · 25/05/12 - 12:27

Verence wrote: »

Which one of those should win the Bafta for International Programme???

I would go for TK2. But I didn't watch the other 2 nominations(Modern Family & The Slap).

VideoTapir · 25/05/12 - 12:32

The Killing, I think. I really enjoyed Borgen, but it was light and frothy fun for the most part, while TK2 was a masterclass in sustaining plot, pacing and tension over ten episodes. The acting was great in both. Like BK, I haven't seen the other two nominees.

allie4 · 25/05/12 - 12:54

barnsleykeith wrote: »

I would go for TK2. But I didn't watch the other 2 nominations(Modern Family & The Slap).

I would go for TK2 as well - saw The Slap and thought it was utter garbage!

[Deleted User] · 25/05/12 - 13:01

allie4 wrote: »

I would go for TK2 as well - saw The Slap and thought it was utter garbage!

Don't be coy, allie. Tell us what you really think:D:D

Verence · 25/05/12 - 15:13

I saw a few early episodes of Modern Family. It's basically just a bog-standard US sitcom

nicktrow · 25/05/12 - 16:10

The Kiliing, so I can wear this: http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/product_view.aspx?pid=3426 Or is it the Killing II up for an award? If that is the case I'll wear this: http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/product_view.aspx?pid=3784

Paulraff · 25/05/12 - 16:20

I've seen and enjoyed all four nominated programmes. They are very different so it's likely that opinion will be very divided.

The one I looked forward to most each week was Borgen, so that would be my choice. I preferred it because I thought it had a breadth of interesting characters.

The Slap was quite interesting I thought. It was unusual to see a story from many different perspectives as each episode focused on a different character. (Done better in BBCs 'One Night' in my view.) And it was unusual to see a relatively trivial event have so many repercussions. Bit harsh to call it utter garbage allie4

I reserve that term for Saturday night programming on BBC1 and ITV

And although I was glued to TK2 it didn't have the same effect on me as TK1. I suspect if I hadn't seen TK1 I'd be opting for TK2 to win now.

I like Modern Family but it's weird to pitch it against three drama series like that.

All four programmes were on my series record list though, which is a novelty for me.

Verence · 25/05/12 - 16:21

nicktrow wrote: »

The Kiliing, so I can wear this: http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/product_view.aspx?pid=3426 Or is it the Killing II up for an award? If that is the case I'll wear this: http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/product_view.aspx?pid=3784

It's TK2, TK1 won the International BAFTA last year

LostFool · 25/05/12 - 20:17

TK1 vs Borgen would be difficult but Borgen was much better than TK2.

Just as well as The Bridge isn't in the mix as it would be a very difficult decision.

DubDub · 25/05/12 - 22:08

KT2, said i would'nt watch ...but inevitably it have. Watched 5 eps back to back the othe nite.

Cool seeing Joel Kinnaman in a proper ruck in Safe House

Verence · 27/05/12 - 19:54

The Winner is

Borgen

Rata1 · 27/05/12 - 19:57

I don't waste my time watching Danish dramas, so Borgen

TCD1975 · 27/05/12 - 21:05

Surpirsed so many people are saying Borgen. I got bored of it very quickly.

The Killing II was great.

Denley · 27/05/12 - 21:21

I'd have voted for TK2 too but Borgen winning could help open the floodgates for more varied Eurodrama, not just crime dramas on our screens in future.

Well done to Borgen for their BAFTA.

INSOMNIA56 · 27/05/12 - 22:26

I desperately wanted to like Borgen unfortunately I couldn't take the female journalist seriously which spoiled it for me.

LostFool · 27/05/12 - 22:44

I have only recently got into these Scani-dramas and a year ago I'd never have believed that I'd be singing the praises of a subtitled Danish show about coalition politics but Borgen was fantastic.