You might not have heard of it, but this show was huge in Denmark. I mean, one million people watching in a 5-million-people country huge. Far from being the tasteful Nordic Noir international audiences are used to, Rita revolves around a mid-40s, single mum of three older kids, leather jacket-clad private high school teacher with a big mouth and a heart to go with it. Mille Dinesen plays the titular female lead, who smokes in the school bathrooms and, well, bangs the school principal. But in addition to the rule-bending rebel facing off overprotective parents, know-it-all students, and her growing kids, Rita also deals with serious topics like balancing work and family, being a role model, and abortion, albeit in a hilarious and, well, delightfully Danish way.
Comments
UP NEXT
UP NEXT
UP NEXT
More like this in
Ethos
A level of attention to aesthetics usually reserved for the most elaborate films, mixed with a complex and relevant story, make this series from Turkey unmatched in its quality
9.9
Caliphate
A psychological thriller that provides insight on what drove so many young people to ISIS.
8.9
Pretend it’s a City
A wildly entertaining series of interviews with a New York legend
9.2
Occupied
Norway's most expensive show ever is a timely thrill ride with a grim geopolitical premise.
8.7
Under the Bridge
Teen bullying escalates into murder in this chilling true crime miniseries
7.4
Unorthodox
A well-acted fact-based thriller about untangling the grip of a close-knit community
8.5
Escape at Dannemora
Based on a true prison escape story, this slow-burn suspense thriller features once-in-a-lifetime performances by a star-studded cast
9.3
The Believers
Belief is exploited for business in this audacious get-rich-quick scheme
7.7
RIPLEY
A psychological thriller rich in tension and pristine camera work
9.0
Baby Reindeer
Comedian Richard Gadd gets deeply personal in this deeply troubling, but incredibly honest miniseries