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Mads Mikkelsen?

posted 6 years ago by MrFilmJunkie (857)
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one character is called "mads", another one is called "mikkel", both are not german names. and the actor who plays ulrich nielsen does look a bit like mads mikkelsen. too many coincidences, what do you think?

[–] Pinjetre (65) 6 years ago

If you look closely, there's a small Norwegian table flag sitting on a commode in the dining room of family Nielsen. Mads/Mats, Mikkel and Nielsen/Nilsen is not only Danish names but also Norwegian.

Yes indeed, Ulrich has prominent cheekbones just like Mads Mikkelsen, but I think that's where the similarities stops.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

That's interesting. I haven't noticed the Norwegian flag, will have to check it out again.

[–] FootOfDavros (6726) 2 years ago

It's also worth noting that there was a German cyclist called Ullrich who also had a square jaw.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

Lol, yeah I too noticed the actors resemblance to Mads Mikkelsen.

And the missing kids names and overall feel of the show, made me forget a lot of times that I am watching a German tv show. From time to time I had to remind myself that it is not Danish or Swedish.

Nevertheless, it really is a great show. Probably the best German tv show I have ever seen.

[–] Pinjetre (65) 6 years ago

Agree, it's a great show, very impressing! I had to binge it twice just to spend some more time with the characters.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

Think I will need to binge watch the show the second time as well. :)

[–] Pinjetre (65) 6 years ago

Highly recommended! And pay attention to small, beautiful details like the friendly chemistry between Jonas and Mikkel the fatal night the kids go out in the wood. The other teenagers treat Mikkel rather badly, but Mikkel seem to have genuine affection towards Jonas, and this is one of the great things to me, knowing the full story of the truth about connections when the show explain everything in the end.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

I will, thanks for the suggestion. I remember the other kids were making fun of Mikkel in the woods, except for Jonas, but didn't really pay attention to it. I agree that it is a much more meaningful scene when you know the backstory. Some movies/tv shows get better on the second watch and even require second watching so we can piece all the little details together and understand the story better.

[–] Pinjetre (65) 6 years ago

This is really the golden age of television series. Much more interesting than movies. And European series have really taken off - not only the outstanding "Line of Duty" and "Happy Valley", but also less famous "Sorjonen" and "Ennemi public". The pleasure of streaming services! What did we do before? We had to wait for series and movies to be released on DVD. From «Dark»: Notice how much more harm than good Ulrich does, in his desperate search for his lost son. And how the characters change, at least in my opinion. First, I had sympathy for Jonas's mother, but this should change. The hotel lady also changed from cold and unfriendly to someone I cared for. Charlotte Doppler was a wonderfully exciting investigator who was willing and openminded enough to suspect something was seriously off with this little town. Not to mention her charismatic, eccentric little daughter! I absolutely have to rewatch "Dark" in a year or two, and hope that if they make a new season, they still keep the magic alive.

[–] Pinjetre (65) 6 years ago

By the way - happy new year! In Norway we are still 5 hours from the big time, but yet, people are celebrating already. 2018 will bring more interesting quality series to watch, and anyway, there are always books to read or interesting blogs. Bring it on! I have to take it easy this night because I have a tiny young Savannah kitten. Don't want to disturb him with party party.

[–] Mahrez99 (236) 6 years ago

So many well written (and acted) characters! Even with all the great aspects of this show the writing sticks out as just masterful.

In this golden age of TV this is really among the very best written ones (so far) I encountered. Only one I can think of that's comparable in this would be The Wire.