On a rainy night in May, 15 Danes have their lives turned upside down when the subway station where they have sought shelter is hijacked by unknown perpetrators that threaten to kill the 15 innocent Danish hostages. This is the beginning of a historic hostage situation that over the course of a single week changes Denmark Forever.The official Denmark finds itself caught in a whirlwind. Among the politicians, there’s discussion on whether or not to negotiate with terrorists. In the press, there are discussions on where to draw the line in portraying the captives and seeking out their families. Ordinary Danes reflect that it could just as well have been them. With the hostages, the thoughts vary between those of rebellion, negotiation and apathy, but one thought is shared by all: “Will I survive this?”BELOW THE SURFACE is a series in 8 episodes of 42 minutes. The team behind is creative executive producers Adam Price [Borgen] and Søren Sveistrup [The Killing], executive Producer Meta Louise Foldager [A Royal Affair, Melancholia, Antichrist]. Creator and conceptual director is Kasper Barfoed, the director of the hit movie Summer of 92. Episodes will be written by Kasper Barfoed, Astrid Øye [Broen], Per Daumiller (The Killing) and Michael W. Horsten.The series will combine the focused drive of a sharp and linear thriller with multiple characters and plotlines. It will shift between hard-hitting action, agonizing suspense and a calm thoughtfulness. It will have strong and honest characters and relationships while at the same time, it will have thematic dialogue where the main characters – who politically and religiously are worlds apart - discuss and defend their opposing world views. Our show is more than action, it is a snapshot of reality, our terrorists are Danish, we wish to make an original series that will have scope as well as depth and have people debating politics. A show that will appeal to an international audience.