Dicte

Dicte follows a hard hitting journalist who has just filed for divorce and leaves the big city behind. She moves back to her hometown to rebuild her life and advance her career, hoping to balance work with yearnings for what she left behind. But the quiet streets of her past hide deeper secrets than she expects. On the ground, Dicte uses her instincts to chase stories that blend crime, family, and small town life. Each assignment pulls her into tangled relationships with friends, former lovers, and the people she once trusted. As she reconnects with familiar faces, the line between reporter and subject blurs. Her return stirs old rivalries and new dangers, testing her resolve and choices, and inviting risk.

Dicte is a Danish crime drama released in 2013 created by Kasper Barfoed alongside Elsebeth Egholm and Ina Bruhn. It stars Iben Hjejle as reporter Dicte Svendsen, blending city beat with small town secrets. The show aired on Danish TV.

The show balances crime drama with intimate moments, asking how a homecoming shapes a journalist who has spent years chasing the truth. It tests loyalty, memory, and the costs of digging for answers, while keeping the mood tense and the investigations grounded in everyday life.

Across Denmark, Dicte helped anchor a wave of female reporters leading crime shows, and Iben Hjejle's performance became a recognizable face in Danish television. The series contributed to a conversation about home town secrets and how local stories intersect with national news, sparking discussions about women's roles in investigative TV.

The series earned nominations at Danish television awards recognizing the cast, although it may not have become an international staple. It received praise from critics and audiences for its lead performance and sharp plotting, making it a strong example of how Danish crime drama evolved during its run.