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The Asset doesn't reinvent the spy genre, but it achieves something far more valuable: it keeps you hooked for six straight episodes. Its balance between controlled action, moral conflict, and just the right amount of suspense proves that solid storytelling often beats flashy twists.

The lead actress carries the story effortlessly, blending cold precision with emotional fragility. Her gradual descent into doubt and contradiction is portrayed with restraint, at the unhurried pace typical of Nordic thrillers-where silence speaks louder than dialogue. Around her, a perfectly cast ensemble gives every scene a quiet realism that feels lived-in.

The narrative moves between investigation and personal struggle, and that's where the series shines most. It's not about explosions or shocking reveals, but about what it means to live between two truths. There's tension, but also melancholy-the slow corrosion of deceit seeping into every part of her life.

Visually, it's stunning. The muted tones, dim lighting, and Danish settings evoke a constant sense of unease. Sure, a few familiar tropes appear-the divided agent, the morally gray superior-but everything feels cohesive and emotionally grounded.

Without offering anything groundbreaking, The Asset succeeds because it's well written, well acted, and knows when to stop. It doesn't shout; it whispers with purpose. And that's what makes it so quietly gripping.

Did anyone notice that in episode 1 there was a scene lifted directly from the French series Le Bureau? Tea meets her handler in the restaurant, and he asks her to describe two women at the bar. He then asks her to get their names and phone numbers by the time he's finished his lunch. Enjoying the series, despite this homage.

An intense, delicately produced crime thriller,

It is likely that you will fall for the natural performance, sharp and smooth editing, detailed story plot, suitable casting and some necessary coincidences.

A good choice during a meal, also a good choice for a night of entertainment.

Looks like it's rational to expect a sequel.

The Asset, a new Danish crime thriller series on Netflix, captivates viewers with its intense storytelling and complex characters. The show follows Agent Tea, who goes undercover to infiltrate a drug smuggling ring by befriending Ashley, the girlfriend of the gang's ringleader, Miran. As Tea delves deeper into this dangerous world, she finds herself torn between her mission and her growing empathy for Ashley, who is trapped in a life of crime.

The series consists of six 45-minute episodes, making it a quick yet engaging watch. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing for character development while maintaining suspense. The cinematography beautifully captures the gritty atmosphere of the criminal underworld, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

The performances are standout, particularly from Clara Dessau as Agent Tea, who portrays a nuanced character grappling with moral dilemmas. Maria Cordsen shines as Ashley, bringing depth to her role as a woman caught in a web of deceit and danger. The chemistry between the characters adds layers to the narrative, making the stakes feel personal and urgent.

The writing is sharp, with clever dialogue that keeps the audience invested. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the gray areas of morality are explored, prompting viewers to question the nature of justice and the sacrifices made in the name of duty.

Overall, The Asset is a compelling addition to the espionage genre, offering a fresh perspective on undercover operations. It's a must-watch for fans of thrillers and character-driven stories. Highly recommended!

Nice series, a story that is not obvious and that keeps you on your toes.

Interesting story and good actors I hope there will be a later season.

Nice story not taken for granted

The actors are very good even if unknown

I hope there will be a season after this

I finished it all in one day, the episodes are 6 and it varies from 35 minutes to 1 full hour, the series is very smooth and there are no points that are too slow. I like that he always keeps his attention high.

I know Scandinavians are not known for being highly emotional, but at episode 4 I'm losing the will to live. I will stick to the bitter end and see it though.

Enough has been detailed about the storyline, but there are so many lengthy pauses between each word in the dialogue it's hard to stay awake. The actors too have little passion - particularly the lead actress, when reciting the script - almost like they are doing the first read-through around the table!

As for the Asset character - totally out of her depth. She kept saying "ill be fine - I can do this", when she clearly couldn't. It was blank stare after blank stare in her role - along with the endless dialogue pauses and was stuck for quick responses. No emotive acting whatsoever. And she wasn't sophisticated enough to pull off being an up market jewellery shop owner - and what was that all about in giving an 8 year old an adult bracelet ?? Seriously ?

The pace was slow and dogged. The other actors were mediocre at best and doubt if I'll bother to watch a further series if there is one.

Like most Scandinavian productions, it carries a heavy and melancholic tone, yet it keeps you watching. The acting is subtle but powerful, and the atmosphere works well - the cold color palette really carries the tension.

The finale was a bit of a surprise - unexpected, yet fitting.

I'd give it a 6.30 out of 10 if I could, but the system won't let me.

Conclusion: It's got style, it fits the screen 🎬 A "warm story from a cold land" kind of experience.

High recommend to anyone but also wanted to add that surprisingly even better with subtitles than without. It seems to morph into a series more complex and taut because of the Danish language. One of the best dramas I've watched in a while with excellent developed characters and despite a generic premise it holds you thoroughly through the development of the asset..

I binge-watched this in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed the unfolding storyline. The acting was solid throughout, the story believable, and the final twist was tailor-made for the inevitable sequel.

The actors were all new to me, but I was especially impressed with Maria Cordsen, whose emotions are real and heartfelt. Top marks too for Clara Dessau, and Afshin Firouzi.

Looking forward to the follow up series.

As Episode 1 of "The Asset" (2025 release from Denmark; 6 episodes ranging from 36 to 50 min.) opens, an airplane passenger is in distress as he has coke in his stomach. He perishes. Turns out he was an undercover agent for the Danish police, infiltrating a drug gang. The police need a new undercover, and decide that Tea, a young and beautiful police woman, is perfect to catch the attention of the drug gang leader's girlfriend... At this point we are less than 15 minutes into Episode 1.

Couple of comments: this crime mini-series is from Denmark, and hence the entire production cast and performing cast is unknown to me. The premise is a familiar one: can a female cop successfully infiltrate a drug gang and bring down its leader by befriending the leader's girlfriend? This crime drama is more about the journey than it is about the destination, as it all feels a bit predictable. The journey is easy on the eyes with Clara Dessau in the role of Tea. Do far I've seen 3 of the 6 episodes and one can sense already how all of this is going to play out, but perhaps I'm wrong.

"The Asset" (originally called "Legenden" in Danish or "Legend" in English) started airing earlier this week on Netflix, which recommended it to me based on my viewing habits. The mini-series is currently rated 83% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, which feels a little bit over-generous. If you are in the mood for a foreign crime drama, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.

Finally something good on Netflix. Acting, photography, dialog, tension...everything is gripping, entertaining, and high quality. Character development (finally) is deep and layered. There is no torture, cut limbs , or any of that nonsense. The violence is mostly psychological, with some bloody scenes. Even English dubbing is flawless. The only tiny negative: the music is sometimes too loud. Uncomfortable when listening with the earphones.

The concept of inserting a not fully trained asset has been well used in series and films. What makes this plot unique? Halfway the second episode I haven't found something sticking out. What I have found is numerous scenes that were done too lazy and cheap. Let's pin that on budget for now. With more budget this could have been a top series. This doesn't mean it's no good though: the show is nice to watch, mostly due to the fine acting and directing.

There are things that bothered me - underdeveloped characters, opportunities left unused, the lazy/cheap scenes. For example, the really low key reception at the jeweller's shop - without food, music or displays, just champagne served in silence - could have easily been done better. This set the expectation for the episodes to come, and indeed more cheap and lazy was delivered in this production. But when you overlook the faults and holes, "Legenden" is a nice paced crime drama which you will want to keep watching.

I'm basing this review on the first two episodes, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

The premise is really good and the writing is solid. The lead actress is a good fit- attractive but not glamorous. Her recruiter is a scruffy, obese man who is seemingly cast against type (or what I would expect to be his typical role). The "bad guy" is quietly terrifying. It leads to a very tense viewer experience!

I recommend watching it in its native Dutch with English subtitles (or whatever language is most comfortable for you). I think a lot of texture and nuance is lost in dubbed films.

A mere 20 minutes into episode one and I knew I was in the presence of something thoroughly special, and this despite the familiar territory. The very atmosphere of the series drew me in immediately. I am no stranger to Nordic noir, being a seasoned subscriber to MHz/Topic. This is up there with the best of them particularly due to the beautifully nuanced performance of the incredible Maria Cordsen. Afshin Firouzi was just as compelling as the villainous Miran. Very much worth your time, most definitely!

The main actress is not believable in her role and in her personality she just doesn't cut it. A huge drug dealer guy would have suspicions right off the bat and probably wonder what the hell so great about her. She just does not have a personality of somebody who owns a big jewelry shop like this so I'm just not very impressed with her acting. The filming is good. The other actors are great the bad guys are good. The cops are good but she's just totally weak. She's like such a blah no personality. It's like come on nobody would be drawn to her. She's like a mouse.

Are we watching the same programme ?

It's so simplistic and stupid ?

As police procedurals go , it's embarrassing ?

Let's do this , he's a criminal, ok let's do this instead and throw a perfectly cool kid under the bus in the meantime ?

Love my Scandinavian Noir, but this is pish !

I'm worried that the good Scandi stuff is being undermined by this nonsense.

Very good job , the pace the atmosphere the acting the script are great. Some details could make it a real masterpiece for example how is possible a family like this to live without protection and without lawyers?

But ok all the others are in the right position , amazing job. Especially the acting is phenomenal.

Danish La Fem Nakita except with under cover police instead of assassins. Excellent pacing, global overview of the setting, character development and personal glances of what makes them tick works very well throughout. The cinematography works very well without inducing any fake sense of intensity or dramatic lensing for no pay off. Most enjoyable.

Absolutely nothing new to look at here nothing at all without giving anything away although that might be impossible because this is such imitative goofiness you know it starts like they all do where the recruiter tells the asset to tell me about the two girls sitting at the bar this happens in every single show of this genre and presto she is an agent and what appears to be like one day then after that someone working for the bad guys is like are you a cop he figured it out but then employed her and then to make things over the top nonsensical she asks him about the previous agent who got killed anyway I'm not spilling any beans honestly because you figure all this out in the first 30 minutes of the first episode and then it's like give me a break for reals?, 7.2 on the Richter scale now?, how can this possibly be?, I'm losing my faith in movie watching humanity...

What a total waste of time, completely predictable. I have no idea how people rate this anything higher than a five. There was no background on the main character. There was no background on the antagonist or the family or the business. There were so many incomplete details about this show. The first couple of episodes looked like it had some potential and then it just went downhill from there.

The Asset delivers exactly what you'd expect from Nordic noir espionage: cold aesthetics, moral ambiguity, and Alexandra Rapaport's exceptional performance anchoring everything. When it works - Ep 1 and 4 particularly - it's genuinely gripping, proving slow-burn thrillers don't need to bore.

But consistency plagues this season. Ep 2's casual racism ("eats raw chili, must be Pakistani") is inexcusable and suggests lazy writing. Ep 3 meanders before finding its footing. The finale disappoints most, resolving everything competently but without the punch five episodes of buildup demanded.

Rapaport deserves better material throughout, though she elevates even weak scripts. It's frustrating because the bones are excellent... the premise works, the world feels lived-in, the potential's obvious. What we got is watchable and occasionally excellent. What we deserved was consistently great.

Worth watching? Yes. Worth remembering? Probably not.

It could have been a contender, but it is very, very, very slow!

Also, the acting ranges from uneven to not very good. Clara Dessau stands out, but no one else really does.

It is also utterly devoid of any humor. A little lightness with all that dark would have better suited.

Lastly, the sting operation was so obvious, no intelligent crim would have fallen for it.