Rita Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2012 · TV 2 · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Rita
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Rita have?
Rita has 5 seasons and 40 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 9, 2012 to July 20, 2020.
Is Rita renewed, ended, or canceled?
Rita has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Rita?
It takes 25h 27m (1527 minutes) to watch the complete run of Rita. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 13 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 25.5 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 13 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Rita?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 2 ("The Teacher"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.7/10 based on 6 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Rita?
Rita is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Rita?
Rita has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Rita?
The primary ensemble cast includes Mille Dinesen as Rita Madsen (age 52), Carsten Bjørnlund as Rasmus (age 53), Lise Baastrup as Hjørdis (age 42), Morten Vang Simonsen as Ricco Madsen (age 46).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mille Dinesen | Rita Madsen | 52 |
| Carsten Bjørnlund | Rasmus | 53 |
| Lise Baastrup | Hjørdis | 42 |
| Morten Vang Simonsen | Ricco Madsen | 46 |
| Sara Hjort Ditlevsen | Molly Madsen | 38 |
| Nikolaj Groth | Jeppe Madsen | 32 |
| Ellen Hillingsø | Helle Uggerby | 59 |
| Kristoffer Fabricius | Uffe | 45 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Rita are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.