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Medieval AU of Borgen.
Queen Birgitte of Denmark wants to do what’s best for her people, but ruling a kingdom isn’t easy. Hard choices, political pressure, and a sense of isolation weigh heavily on her. When Lord Laugesen—her former enemy, recently pardoned from exile—returns to court with news of a coup against the crown, she reluctantly agrees to let him serve as her advisor, and what begins as a tense partnership slowly turns into something more.
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“There is a threat to your reign that you are not aware of.”
“A threat?” she repeated. “What kind of threat?”
“Treason,” he replied. “In the midst of your council.”
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When he’d given her the name of his Brussels hotel, he hadn’t expected her to actually take him up on his offer, so he is surprised when she texts, saying she’s standing in the lobby.
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Birgitte visits Bent a few years after the end of season 4.
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- Part 3 of Birgitte and Bent Conversations
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Birgitte and Katrine meet at a café. Takes place between S3 and S4.
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On her flight to Brussels, Birgitte encounters the last person she wants to be stuck on a plane with.
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“I’m sure you’ll pass with flying colors,” he said. “Just tell them you believe in the power of diplomacy and give them your best crinkled-nosed smile, and everything will be fine.”
She rolled her eyes. “It’s not that simple.”
“You underestimate the power of your nose. If it can capture the hearts of 20,000 voters, I’m sure it can win over the European Parliament.”
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Michael brings up a rumor he has heard in an attempt to tease Birgitte, but things don’t go as expected.
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“Speaking of rumors... I came by a rather interesting one the other day.”
“Is it the thing about me being candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the UN?” she asked, sliding her laptop into her briefcase without looking up. “Because that ship sailed eight months ago.” [...]
“No. It’s something else.”
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- Part 6 of The Minister and Her Advisor
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Set a few weeks after season 2, the night Birgitte loses the general election to Hesselboe.
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- Part 1 of Birgitte and Bent Conversations
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Thème : Lingerie
Birgitte est prête à tout pour retrouver son poste de Première ministre, quitte à s'engager sur un terrain dangereux avec son rival du moment, Michael Laugesen.
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Set a couple years after season 3.
Birgitte tells Bent she broke up with Jeremy.
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- Part 2 of Birgitte and Bent Conversations
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It had always been Birgitte’s superpower, her ability to rise above whatever she was feeling and excel in high pressure moments. But it was undeniable that she’d started using it as a crutch.
She knew what she was doing, but she also couldn’t seem to stop. The more she pushed it down the more scared she became of what would come up if she let it out.
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Birgitte is back home after a week-long trip when Magnus unexpectedly drops by her house.
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Michael leaned back against the wall, placing his hands behind his head.
“You didn’t have to hide me in here. You could’ve just told him that me visiting was work-related. I bet Kasper Juul came to your house all the time when he was your advisor.”
“Yes, but I didn’t have candlelit dinners with him.”
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- Part 5 of The Minister and Her Advisor
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Thème : De la haine à l'attirance
D'abord, Michael vouait une haine sans retenue à Birgitte. Mais petit-à-petit, en devenant son spin-doctor non officiel, il commence à l'admirer.
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Thème : L'homme est l'animal le plus cruel
Qui ne craint pas Michael Laugesen au parlement danois ? Birgitte Nyborg. Finalement, elle trouve son compte dans cette rivalité explosive.
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Birgitte and Michael talk about the past.
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“I would’ve been a great boss.”
She let out a half-laugh. “No, you wouldn’t. No one at Christiansborg liked you.”
“You only say that because you didn’t like me.”
“Of course I didn’t. You were terrible.”
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Thème : Monster x Hunter (Monstre x Chasseur)
Birgitte Nyborg est une ministre hardie et admirée de tous. Michael Laugesen est un rédacteur en chef monstrueux et craint de tous. Elle veut chasser ce monstre, mais celui-ci parvient à la charmer.
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Thème : Receler
Birgitte et Michael détiennent des informations l'un sur l'autre. Mais au-delà de la haine qu'ils se vouent, quelque chose vient s'ajouter à ce tableau sinistre qu'est leur relation.
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“I’m really sorry, Birgitte,” she said as the other dabs at her shirt with a wet paper towel, “you could have mine if you like, I think it’s quite similar to yours.” Angela started unbuttoning her shirt, revealing an expanse of dreamy chest encased in black bra. Then it was wet, hot mouths tangling, and fumbling hands roaming the body pressed against the wall, and the rest was history.
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Thème : Quand tu parles ça me tue (When you're talking I go dead)
Michael Laugesen est un homme redoutable. Et Birgitte le redoute autant qu'elle l'admire.
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Michael gives Birgitte some feedback following a debate and offers to help her change.
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“I get it. It feels good to win a debate, and you clearly won this round.”
“It’s not about winning,” she protested. “It’s about convincing people to see things the way I do.”
“But you clearly enjoy the feeling of being right.”
She pressed her lips together for a couple of seconds.
“I enjoy proving my point.”
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- Part 4 of The Minister and Her Advisor
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Michael interrupts Birgitte's meeting to talk about an interview.
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“I’m Foreign Minister,” she said matter-of-factly. “I need to stay updated on what’s happening in The Arctic.”
“Maybe you should’ve chosen someone a little older and more experienced to keep you posted.” [...]
She rolled her eyes.
“I can’t replace my Arctic Ambassador just because you’re jealous.”
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- Part 3 of The Minister and Her Advisor