The New Nurses 2018
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Nye Tider Oct 21, 2018
- E2 Sandhedens Time Oct 28, 2018
- E3 Polio Nov 4, 2018
- E4 Hemmeligheder Nov 11, 2018
- E5 Liv & Død Nov 18, 2018
- E6 Exam Nov 25, 2018
Season 2 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide →- E1 Særbehandling Mar 17, 2019
- E2 Afsked Mar 24, 2019
- E3 Synd og skam Mar 25, 2019
- E4 Mørke minder Apr 7, 2019
- E5 Et uventet gensyn Apr 14, 2019
- E6 Store beslutninger Apr 21, 2019
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide →- E1 Hemmelige breve Nov 1, 2020
- E2 Vilde piger Nov 8, 2020
- E3 Det store valg Nov 15, 2020
- E4 Bestikkelse Nov 22, 2020
- E5 På dybt vand Nov 29, 2020
- E6 Kold tyrker Dec 6, 2020
Season 4 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide →- E1 Søster Elisabeth Sep 26, 2021
- E2 Dem og os Oct 3, 2021
- E3 Under pres/ Under Presure Oct 10, 2021
- E4 Løgnen/ The Lie Oct 17, 2021
- E5 Knockout Oct 24, 2021
- E6 Det hvide snit/ The White Cut Oct 31, 2021
Season 5 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide →- E1 Miraklet Sep 25, 2022
- E2 Farlige stråler Oct 2, 2022
- E3 Amerikanerpigen Oct 9, 2022
- E4 Blind Tro Oct 16, 2022
- E5 På Afveje Oct 23, 2022
- E6 Fatal Fejl 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.