The New Nurses 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- October 21, 2018
- Last Aired
- October 19, 2025
- Format
- 7 seasons · 42 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~31.5 hours (45 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Nye Tider" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Claudia Boderke, Lars Mering
- Networks
- TV 2 Charlie, TV2 Play
- Where to Stream
- MZ Choice Amazon Channel, Mhz Choice
What is The New Nurses?
The New Nurses is a television series that explores the lives of students at a nursing school in Denmark. The series is set in a time and place where it was not normal for a man to become a nurse.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 42
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 21, 2018
- Last aired
- Oct 19, 2025
- Original language
- DA
- Origin
- DK
- Networks
- TV 2 Charlie, TV2 Play
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 18 votes
- Format
- 7 seasons · 42 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Networks
- TV 2 Charlie, TV2 Play
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The New Nurses is a television series that explores the lives of students at a nursing school in Denmark. The series is set in a time and place where it was not normal for a man to become a nurse. The show delves into the experiences of Erik and Anna, students at the nursing school, as they navigate their studies and personal lives. The series also examines the challenges and pressures faced by the students, including exam anxiety and the emotional demands of their work.
Should you watch it?
“Two nursing students defy 1950s gender norms in Denmark.”
- Explores gender roles in 1950s nursing
- Depicts love and exam anxiety at a historic Danish hospital
- Rich period details of Denmark’s medical education
- Focuses heavily on personal and academic struggles, which may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven period dramas about love and societal expectations.
The series presents mature themes of romance and professional anxiety, suitable for mature teen and adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Nye Tider Mytharc Oct 21, 2018
- E2 Sandhedens Time Core Oct 28, 2018
- E3 Polio Core Nov 4, 2018
- E4 Hemmeligheder Core Nov 11, 2018
- E5 Liv & Død Mytharc Nov 18, 2018
- E6 Exam Mytharc Nov 25, 2018
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Særbehandling Mytharc Mar 17, 2019
- E2 Afsked Core Mar 24, 2019
- E3 Synd og skam Core Mar 25, 2019
- E4 Mørke minder Core Apr 7, 2019
- E5 Et uventet gensyn Mytharc Apr 14, 2019
- E6 Store beslutninger Mytharc Apr 21, 2019
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Hemmelige breve Mytharc Nov 1, 2020
- E2 Vilde piger Core Nov 8, 2020
- E3 Det store valg Core Nov 15, 2020
- E4 Bestikkelse Core Nov 22, 2020
- E5 På dybt vand Mytharc Nov 29, 2020
- E6 Kold tyrker Mytharc Dec 6, 2020
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Søster Elisabeth Mytharc Sep 26, 2021
- E2 Dem og os Core Oct 3, 2021
- E3 Under pres/ Under Presure Core Oct 10, 2021
- E4 Løgnen/ The Lie Core Oct 17, 2021
- E5 Knockout Mytharc Oct 24, 2021
- E6 Det hvide snit/ The White Cut Mytharc Oct 31, 2021
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Miraklet Mytharc Sep 25, 2022
- E2 Farlige stråler Core Oct 2, 2022
- E3 Amerikanerpigen Core Oct 9, 2022
- E4 Blind Tro Core Oct 16, 2022
- E5 På Afveje Mytharc Oct 23, 2022
- E6 Fatal Fejl Mytharc Oct 30, 2022
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of The New Nurses?
The series is set in a Danish nursing school and hospital during the 1950s.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Erik, played by Morten Hee Andersen, and Anna, played by Molly Blixt.
How many seasons does the series have?
The series has five seasons.
What genre is The New Nurses?
It is a drama series.
Does the series address gender expectations?
Yes, it highlights that it was uncommon for a man to become a nurse in 1950s Denmark.
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