Cry Wolf
The intense and emotional story of a teenage girl who has written a vivid school essay detailing her stepfather’s violent behavior. The parents deny the accusations, but who is lying – and who is telling the truth?
Season 1
8 episodes
1. Episode 114-year-old Holly has written a school essay in which she accuses her stepfather of physical abuse. The social services' most experienced social worker, Lars Madsen, is handed the case.NRCC59minOct 11, 2020
2. Episode 2With their children forcibly removed, Dea and Simon find themselves alone in the empty house. They decide to hire a lawyer to bring their own case against social services.NRCC59minOct 18, 2020
3. Episode 3Learning that Holly has a lively imagination, Lars begins to doubt her version of events. In an attempt to cheer Theo up, Holly writes to her mother, informing her that Theo will be at football practice.NRCC59minOct 25, 2020
4. Episode 4Feeling homesick on his birthday, Theo runs off from foster care and heads for home. Simon is pleasantly surprised to find Theo back at the family's house.NRCC59minNov 1, 2020
5. Episode 5A video of Lars fetching Theo goes viral and Lars feels the full weight of public outrage. Simon is emboldened by the online support.NRCC59minNov 8, 2020
6. Episode 6A few days before the case is to be heard by social services, Lars begins to have serious doubts about Holly having suffered domestic abuse.NRCC59minNov 15, 2020
7. Episode 7The time has finally come for the case to be heard by the children and youth committee, which will determine whether Dea and Simon are to be allowed custody of their children.NRCC59minNov 22, 2020
8. Episode 8Holly and Theo return home to a strained family atmosphere. Dea is keen to create a positive vibe and mend the fences, but Simon is feeling paranoid towards Holly, who refuses to take part in the family's reunion.NRCC59minNov 29, 2020
Cry Wolf
★ 6.7/1020201 season8 episodesEnded
The intense and emotional story of a teenage girl who has written a vivid school essay detailing her stepfather’s violent behavior. The parents deny the accusations, but who is lying – and who is telling the truth?
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Maja Jul Larsen
- Cast
- Bjarne Henriksen, Flora Ofelia Hofmann Lindahl, Christine Albeck Børge, Peter Plaugborg, Noah Storm Otto
- Studio
- DR TV
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Danish
