The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey 2004
What is The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey?
The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey is a Danish television series produced by Danmarks Radio. It was created and written by Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 10, 2004
- Last aired
- Nov 26, 2006
- Original language
- DA
- Origin
- DK
- Networks
- DR1
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
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The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey is a Danish television series produced by Danmarks Radio. It was created and written by Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm. The series premiered in Denmark in 2004 and was produced over three seasons. The series was filmed on location in various parts of Denmark. It won an International Emmy Award in 2005 for best non-American television drama series. The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey is a police procedural television series, a genre characterized by its focus on the investigative work of law enforcement officials.
Should you watch it?
“A Danish police procedural that earned an International Emmy for its gritty storytelling.”
- International Emmy recognition
- Multi‑season narrative depth
- Authentic Danish police setting
- Original language is Danish
- Series ended in 2006 with no further seasons
Watch it if you appreciate award‑winning European crime dramas with methodical investigations.
The series contains mature crime themes and is best suited for adult viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Codename: Sisyphus (1) Oct 10, 2004
- E2 Codename: Sisyphus (2) Oct 17, 2004
- E3 Codename: Skylla Oct 24, 2004
- E4 Codename: Ifgenia Oct 31, 2004
- E5 Codename: Ares (1) Nov 7, 2004
- E6 Codename: Ares (2) Nov 14, 2004
- E7 Codename: Nemesis Nov 21, 2004
- E8 Codename: Hades Nov 28, 2004
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Chronos (1) Oct 9, 2005
- E2 Chronos (2) Oct 16, 2005
- E3 Erinya Oct 23, 2005
- E4 Agamemnon (1) Oct 30, 2005
- E5 Agamemnon (2) Nov 6, 2005
- E6 Agamemnon (3) Nov 13, 2005
- E7 Keres (1) Nov 20, 2005
- E8 Keres (2) Nov 27, 2005
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Calypso (1) Oct 8, 2006
- E2 Calypso (2) Oct 15, 2006
- E3 Thanatos (1) Oct 22, 2006
- E4 Thanatos (2) Oct 29, 2006
- E5 Minos (1) Nov 5, 2006
- E6 Minos (2) Nov 12, 2006
- E7 Ithaka (1) Nov 19, 2006
- E8 Ithaka (2) Nov 26, 2006
Frequently asked questions
When did the series premiere?
The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey debuted in Denmark on 10 October 2004.
Who created and wrote the series?
It was created and written by Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm.
How many seasons are there?
The show ran for three seasons.
Did the series receive any notable awards?
It won the International Emmy Award for best non‑American television drama in 2005.
When did the final episode air?
The last episode aired on 26 November 2006 in Denmark.