The Dreamer: Becoming Karen Blixen

The story of one woman’s struggle to find her place in life while freeing herself from the expectations of family and society. The series takes place in the 1930s and follows Karen Blixen’s return to her childhood home Denmark after many years in East Africa.

Directed by Dunja Gry Jensen, The Dreamer: Becoming Karen Blixen leans on a strong ensemble — Connie Nielsen, Hanne Uldal, Joachim Fjelstrup — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.