'Borgen' trivia and fun facts

The first season of 'Borgen' averaged slightly under 1.5 million Danish viewers per episode, according to TNS Gallup.

The title "Borgen" is a nickname for Christiansborg, the home of the Danish parliament and the prime minister's office.

Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Pilou Asbæk have both starred in 'Game of Thrones'.