The BBC has acquired Families Like Ours, a new Danish drama series created by acclaimed director Thomas Vinterberg (Another Round, The Hunt), for BBC iPlayer and BBC Four. The series, set in a near-future Denmark facing catastrophic flooding, explores the human impact of forced evacuation and separation.
Here’s the Lowdown: Families Like Ours, written by Vinterberg and Bo Hr. Hansen, is set in a Denmark where rising sea levels force a national evacuation. The seven parter follows individuals and families as they grapple with losing their homes, possessions, and loved ones. The story centers on Laura, a high school student experiencing first love, whose life is upended by the evacuation order, forcing her into difficult choices.
What This Means Now: This acquisition brings a high-profile, internationally praised series to British audiences. The show, which screened at both the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals, tackles timely themes of climate change, displacement, and societal disruption.
The Bigger Picture: Families Like Ours presents a scenario where fortunes shift dramatically, and luck plays a significant role in determining one’s fate. The drama highlights the emotional toll of separation and the contrasting experiences of the wealthy and the less fortunate during a national crisis. The series stars Amaryllis August, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt and Nikolaj Lie Kaas, amongst others and was filmed across five European countries. A release date has not been announced yet.
