AboveDeepBuggy Some things I liked some I did not.

Micah Lloyd Excellent characters with emotional depth. My wife, daughter and granddaughter all enjoyed it...and me, too! Very good movie! You won't be disappointed.

Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

iarlanthirien 'Dicte' differs from the other scandi-noir series in that it feels a lot lighter. The theme isn't as well-developed, written or detailed, the setting isn't perhaps as interesting, but the lack of darkness from its Scandinavian counter-series makes it a real feel-good series. The focus on the characters rather than the crimes was an aspect I really enjoyed. Towards the end of the first series I felt I had a real feel for the people and it left me looking forward to the series that followed.

bjarias ..so many productions appear artificial, or produced for 'effect.' This is a show that feels 'real-life'. These characters do not come off as actors, and that is something so welcome in sitting back and watching things play out. Iben Hjejle is a favorite actor, on either side of the pond... she is just so natural. Have been fortunate to see her in other works... she never disappoints. She is someone you would just like to meet and really get to know. Of course the story lines have to been taken independently, because no one person would have so much happen to them in real-world situations. But there is something truly unique in this production, it has a warmth and closeness, and she and all the other regular cast members make that happen time and again. So glad it does sparingly occur, because it gives hope it will somehow come about again. Special is special... even if it does not happen very frequently.

Brigid O Sullivan (wisewebwoman) I liked the beginning episode even though all conversations between these women stars seemed to focus on men. The script became lighter and lighter to the point where in Season 2, episode 2 I let go of it all together, all these affairs, the husband swapping, the disappearance of two key characters (her reunited son, one of her best friends with marital trouble)without a whimper.All this angst for her long lost son now vanishes? The premise was excellent but serious issues were tossed aside like so much Kleenex: trafficked women, dead babies, purchased body parts, etc.The bones of a good series cratered far too quickly. And Dicte seemed oddly careless with her own safety far too many times.

Bene Cumb Denmark is a country/society well known for women with strong character and goals, women who do not lose heart because of setbacks. They are usually engaged at politics, law machinery, or journalism - as Dicte Svendsen in Aarhus, in the 2nd largest city. There is different kind of crime out there, but as there is more focus on women characters, the crimes are related to adultery, children, health, etc., i.e. "softer" topics. The course of action is quite smooth though, and leading actors like Iben Hjejle as Dicte and Lars Brygmann as John Wagner (I have discovered his talent and nicety rather recently) provide additional value to the series of 10 episodes (you better watch them in succession, flashbacks can be confusing). Moreover, there is a catchy supporting cast, particularly Dar Salim as Bo Skytte and Thue Ersted Rasmussen as Peter Boutrup; the ladies performing Dicte's best friends tend to remain in the shadow of Hjejle. Another "underplot" is provided by nice panorama of Aarhus and surroundings, making me feel like to visit the place again (after ca 20 years).Well, Dicte is no Bro/Broen or Forbrydelsen, but in line with Anna Pihl, for example. Anyway, admirers of Hjejle and Brygmann will not be disappointed.