Netflix’s new Danish crime thriller, The Reserve (Reservatet), arrives on May 15, 2025. The six-part mini-series, created by Ingeborg Topsøe (The Charmer, Wildland) and directed by Per Fly (The Bench, The Inheritance), centers on the disappearance of a young Filipino au pair in a wealthy Danish community.
Here’s the Lowdown: When Ruby, a Filipino au pair, goes missing, her neighbor Cecilie suspects foul play. Cecilie’s own au pair, Angel, starts her own investigation, while a new police investigator, Aicha, struggles to get the case prioritized. The cast includes Marie Bach Hansen (The Legacy), Danica Curcic (The Chestnut Man), Simon Sears (Shadow and Bone), Lars Ranthe (Another Round), Sara Fanta Traore (Empire), Excel Busano, and Donna Levkovski.
What This Means Now: The series is set to explore the hidden tensions beneath the surface of affluent society. It focuses on the experiences of migrant workers and the moral compromises that can occur within privileged circles. The disappearance of Ruby serves as the catalyst for uncovering these deeper issues.
The Bigger Picture: The Reserve looks at class inequality, privilege, and the challenges faced by those working within wealthy communities. As Cecilie and Angel dig deeper, they reveal the existing power structures and the potential for exploitation. Cecilie’s personal connection to the case forces her to question her own family and the world she’s created. The series, produced by Copenhagen-based Uma Film, features a strong creative team, including writers Ina Bruhn (Darkness: Those Who Kill) and Mads Tafdrup (Speak No Evil). It is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on May 15, 2025.
