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The Shift

★8.0 2022 2 Seasons Lone Scherfig TV-MA

Midwife Ella runs the best maternity ward in Denmark. The close-knit team goes about their work with conviction and fine ideals, but all too often the mental and physical strain pushes them to their personal limits.

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

August

Episode 01

August

May 29, 2022 · 41 min

Ella faces a daily struggle as she tends to expectant mothers and supports her colleagues at the newly inaugurated hospital. The ward is understaffed and the head doctor, Michael, is reluctant to recruit additional midwives.

September

Episode 02

September

Jun 5, 2022 · 44 min

A school bus is involved in an accident and Anesthetist Jacob works to save the children; Vilhelm begins an internship; Ella grapples with pregnancy nausea and budget challenges.

October

Episode 03

October

Jun 12, 2022 · 43 min

On the day of Ella's abortion, she's urgently needed at the ward; Jacob cannot shake the experience with the school bus accident, which leads to the endangerment of a mother as she gives birth; Jerry tries to build a relationship with Ella.

December

Episode 04

December

Jun 19, 2022 · 41 min

A new mother is on the brink of death due to severe blood loss and the responsibility for the situation remains unclear; Wilhelm, feeling neglected, initiates a confrontation with Louise, who unexpectedly opens up to him.

New Year

Episode 05

New Year

Jun 26, 2022 · 41 min

Ella's anxiety intensifies as Vivi is taken to surgery; Jerry's son pays an unexpected visit; Ella is pressured to tell the department her secret.

February

Episode 06

February

Jul 10, 2022 · 41 min

After encountering a critically ill patient, Milad reevaluates his decision to resign; Things take a troubling turn for Trille during a birth; Ella faces a challenging decision.

March

Episode 07

March

Jul 17, 2022 · 45 min

Ella learns more about Jerry's family and makes a significant decision for her unborn child; A life-affirming event makes Jacob reach out for Tine.

May

Episode 08

May

Jul 24, 2022 · 42 min

A heavily pregnant girl with no social security number shows up at the ward; a woman goes into labour earlier than planned due to a falling accident, but Wilhelm is suspicious; Ella needs all the help she can get.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.0 /10

based on 3 votes

Synopsis

Midwife Ella runs the best maternity ward in Denmark. The close-knit team goes about their work with conviction and fine ideals, but all too often the mental and physical strain pushes them to their personal limits.

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Pål Sverre Hagen

Pål Sverre Hagen

Jerry

Ann Eleonora Jørgensen

Ann Eleonora Jørgensen

Linda

Anders W. Berthelsen

Anders W. Berthelsen

Lasse

Katrine Greis-Rosenthal

Katrine Greis-Rosenthal

Pernille

Soheil Bavi

Soheil Bavi

Amir

Mathilde Lundberg

Mathilde Lundberg

Amanda

Charlotte Munck

Charlotte Munck

Marianne

Osvald Windfeld Jørgensen

Osvald Windfeld Jørgensen

Benjamin

Where to watch The Shift

The Shift is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Lone Scherfig has 2 seasons and 16 total episodes, rated 8.0/10 by 3 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does The Shift have?

The Shift has 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

Is The Shift still on the air?

The Shift is currently in production and returning for new episodes.

What network airs The Shift?

The Shift airs on TV 2.

When did The Shift first air?

The Shift first aired on May 29, 2022.

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