Netflix has announced the upcoming Danish crime drama thriller Secrets We Keep (Reservatet), a six-part mini-series set to premiere globally on May 15, 2025. Created by Ingeborg Topsøe(The Charmer, Wildland) and directed by award-winning filmmaker Per Fly (The Bench, The Inheritance), the series promises a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of Denmark’s wealthiest neighborhoods.
The series is produced by Copenhagen-based Uma Film. It explores themes of class inequality, privilege, and the blind spots within affluent communities, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant workers and the moral complexities of power dynamics surrounding the disappearance of a young Filipino au pair.
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When the young Filipino au pair Ruby disappears from one of Denmark’s most affluent neighborhoods north of Copenhagen, the neighbor, Cecilie, becomes convinced that something has happened to her. Cecilie’s au pair, Angel, begins to investigate the rumors circulating, while suspicions of a crime grow. However, the case of the missing foreigner is a low priority for the police, and the newly minted investigator Aicha needs all the assistance she can get. Cecilie and Angel are ready to help, and gradually the power structures and privileges within the beautiful homes start to expose. Yet, Cecilie’s commitment to uncovering the truth is put to the test when Ruby’s disappearance reveals connections reaching into Cecilie’s own family. She is forced to confront her blind spots and view her family and the environment in which she is raising her children in a whole new light.
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Production
Secrets We Keep is produced by Claudio Saginario (Cry wolf) for Uma Film, with Stinna Lassen (Carmen Curlers) serving as executive producer. Cinematography is by Jasper Sanning (The Guilty), and writers Ina Bruhn (Darkness: Those Who Kill) and Mads Tafdrup (Speak No Evil) have penned additional episodes for the series.
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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Netflix has announced the upcoming Danish crime drama thriller Secrets We Keep (Reservatet), a six-part mini-series set to premiere globally on May 15, 2025. Created by Ingeborg Topsøe (The Charmer, Wildland) and directed by award-winning filmmaker Per Fly (The Bench, The Inheritance), the series promises a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of Denmark’s wealthiest neighborhoods.
The series is produced by Copenhagen-based Uma Film. It explores themes of class inequality, privilege, and the blind spots within affluent communities, highlighting the challenges faced by migrant workers and the moral complexities of power dynamics surrounding the disappearance of a young Filipino au pair.
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Watch Netflix’s Date Announcement clip for Secrets We Keep:
The Cast
The lead cast for Secrets We Keep features Marie Bach Hansen (The Legacy), Danica Curcic (The Chestnut Man), Simon Sears (Shadow and Bone), Lars Ranthe (Another Round), Sara Fanta Traore (Empire), alongside newcomers Excel Busano and Donna Levkovski.
Synopsis
When the young Filipino au pair Ruby disappears from one of Denmark’s most affluent neighborhoods north of Copenhagen, the neighbor, Cecilie, becomes convinced that something has happened to her. Cecilie’s au pair, Angel, begins to investigate the rumors circulating, while suspicions of a crime grow. However, the case of the missing foreigner is a low priority for the police, and the newly minted investigator Aicha needs all the assistance she can get. Cecilie and Angel are ready to help, and gradually the power structures and privileges within the beautiful homes start to expose. Yet, Cecilie’s commitment to uncovering the truth is put to the test when Ruby’s disappearance reveals connections reaching into Cecilie’s own family. She is forced to confront her blind spots and view her family and the environment in which she is raising her children in a whole new light.
Watch a Sneak Peek for Secrets We Keep:
Production
Secrets We Keep is produced by Claudio Saginario (Cry wolf) for Uma Film, with Stinna Lassen (Carmen Curlers) serving as executive producer. Cinematography is by Jasper Sanning (The Guilty), and writers Ina Bruhn (Darkness: Those Who Kill) and Mads Tafdrup (Speak No Evil) have penned additional episodes for the series.
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About Netflix
Netflix is one of the world’s leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
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