The Shift
Birth is one of our few unifying experiences and its arena the maternity ward, where, during a busy workday, the staff experience conflicts and heartfelt joys, while striving to be at their best. On the surface, they are full of goodwill, close-knit, often witty colleagues who understand one another better than their families. Sometimes they bow to the pressure of work and huge psychological demands. Like Head of Department Ella, who is surrounded by new life each day, while secretly wishing for her own children; but she has a hard time forming close relationships. Or pediatrician Jerry, whose marriage is falling apart, a fact his religious community is not supposed to know. They and those passing through are from all walks of life, representing all facets of society. Yet they all share this place, a venue of suspense, shame, guilt, and insecurity, but also a world of triumphs, humor, trust, love, and unfathomable bliss.
- 2022-2024
- 2 seasons
- Drama
Birth is one of our few unifying experiences and its arena the maternity ward, where, during a busy workday, the staff experience conflicts and heartfelt joys, while striving to be at their best. On the surface, they are full of goodwill, close-knit, often witty colleagues who understand one another better than their families. Sometimes they bow to the pressure of work and huge psychological demands. Like Head of Department Ella, who is surrounded by new life each day, while secretly wishing for her own children; but she has a hard time forming close relationships. Or pediatrician Jerry, whose marriage is falling apart, a fact his religious community is not supposed to know. They and those passing through are from all walks of life, representing all facets of society. Yet they all share this place, a venue of suspense, shame, guilt, and insecurity, but also a world of triumphs, humor, trust, love, and unfathomable bliss.
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Leo
Sidsel is put into a coma after a drowning accident; Nikoline is hospitalised with vague symptoms; chief physician Lina is confronted with some unpleasant truths about her son.
Episode 2
Molly
Molly is hospitalised with a suspected concussion, but Linda is suspicious of her parents' behaviour; Linda struggles with the balance of being a mother and doctor while Benjamin remains hospitalised.
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
An old grief is reawakened when Pernille's ex-husband's son is hospitalised with suspected meningitis; Jerry puts a patient's life in danger; Linda is faced with difficult choices.
Episode 4
Sami
Amanda is confronted with life as a doctor as Sam is brought in with a gunshot wound; Benjamin is discharged, but Lasse is worried; Charlotte makes progress with Feliks.
Episode 5
Episode #2.5
Konstantin receives a serious diagnosis; Jerry clashes with Linda; Lasse feels the pressure; a clash with a father causes Jerry to break down.
Episode 6
Episode #2.6
Alberte is hospitalised with a stomach ache; Benjamin suffers from blood poisoning; Linda realises that the situation is worse than she had dared to admit; Lasse makes a crucial decision.
Episode 7
Episode #2.7
Victor is comatose from alcohol poisoning and his parents' conflict complicates the situation; Lasse pressures Linda to tell Benjamin the truth.
Episode 8
Benjamin
Sif is hospitalised in a violent drug binge and the staff lose control; Benjamin returns to the hospital in critical condition and Linda realises how close she is to losing him.