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The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey

Series Overview

The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey is a Danish police procedural television series produced by Danmarks Radio, created and written by Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm. The series debuted on 10 October 2004 in Denmark. It won an International Emmy Award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for best non-American television drama series in 2005. There were three seasons; the second season premiered in Denmark on 9 October 2005 and the third on 8 October 2006. The last episode originally aired in Denmark on 26 November 2006. The series was filmed on location in various parts of northern Europe, from Berlin and Copenhagen to Oslo and other locations including Iceland. The series has enjoyed particular success in Australia, where it airs on SBS and is available on DVD with English subtitles.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
DR1
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 24 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – 2006

Premiered: Sun, Oct 10, 2004

Created By
Peter ThorsboePeter Thorsboe
Mai BrostrømMai Brostrøm

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Nov 26, 2006

Season 3, Episode 8: “Ithaka (2)”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Thorsboe, Mai Brostrøm

Screenplay & Story

Peter Thorsboe, Mai Brostrøm

Original Score & Music

Jacob Groth

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Thorsboe

Peter Thorsboe

Writer

Mai Brostrøm

Mai Brostrøm

Writer

Jacob Groth

Jacob Groth

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey

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What is The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey about?

The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey is a Danish police procedural television series produced by Danmarks Radio, created and written by Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm. The series debuted on 10 October 2004 in Denmark. It won an International Emmy Award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for best non-American television drama series in 2005. There were three seasons; the second season premiered in Denmark on 9 October 2005 and the third on 8 October 2006. The last episode originally aired in Denmark on 26 November 2006. The series was filmed on location in various parts of northern Europe, from Berlin and Copenhagen to Oslo and other locations including Iceland. The series has enjoyed particular success in Australia, where it airs on SBS and is available on DVD with English subtitles.

How many seasons does The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey have?

The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey?

Key cast members in The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey include Jens Albinus, Ghita Nørby, Marina Bouras, Steen Stig Lommer, Janus Nabil Bakrawi.

Who created or directed The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey?

The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey was developed and directed by Peter Thorsboe, Mai Brostrøm.