Acquitted
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About
After having success in Asia, businessman Aksel Borgen is asked back to his hometown in Norway to save an important local firm despite it being 20 years since he was sentenced and later acquitted for murdering his high school sweetheart.
Cast
Nicolai Cleve Broch
as Aksel Borgen
Tobias Santelmann
as Erik Nilsen
Synnøve Macody Lund
as Tonje Sandvik
Lena Endre
as Eva Hansteen
Ingar Helge Gimle
as William Hansteen
Henrik Rafaelsen
as Lars Hansteen
Anne Marit Jacobsen
as Mai-Britt Nilsen
Ellen Dorrit Petersen
as Inger Moen Hansteen
Susanne Boucher
as Helene Hansteen
Amrita Acharia
as Amina Sahir
Anna Bache-Wiig
as Marianne Eriksen
Seasons
Season 1
Accused and then acquitted of the murder of his then girlfriend in their small town, Aksel Nilsen leaves the country to start a new life. But 20 years later we find him drawn back to his hometown, where he must once again prove his innocence.
Season 2
As the dust settles, Aksel has the answer he so desperately sought. Finally, his search for justice appears to be over and his reconciliation within the local community can begin, but Aksel’s hopes are short-lived.
Episodes
Season 1
Homecoming
After business success in Asia Aksel Borgen is back in his small town in Norway saving an important local firm. 20 years ago he was acquitted for the murder of a high school sweetheart. And his new family don't know much about his past.
Fight
The fight. Aksel do not want to give up the fight for a majority shareholder in Solar Tech. More and more people in the village are starting to see Aksel as an asset to the company and are willing to forget the past. Hansteen family is divided, part of the family do better bankrupt than to sell to the enemy.
Split
The fragmentation. Aksel will have to stay in Lifjord until he found a new leader of Solar Tech. A conflict arises in Hansteen family and Lars loyalty to the mother is tested when he is offered the job as CEO. Aksel's family was hit hard when he disappeared and he is trying to put things the old. Tonje seems Aksel's only friend in the village.
Disclosure
When Angeline and her son Tim comes to Lifjord becomes Aksel had to tell Tonje about Karine and her past, but omit some. It's fine for Solar Tech, but when Lars makes a gaffe must Aksel ask Angeline for help. Eva're looking for things that the police may have missed, something that can direct the investigation towards Aksel.
Doubt
Angeline no longer believe that Aksel is innocent, and to convince her he needs Tönjes help. William're looking for a new investment opportunity, and glances at the hotel. Eve tries to get Eric to testify that Aksel gets violent when he drinks, all to the suspicion must be brought again.
Reconstruction
After receiving revealing images of Karine want Aksel take up the hunt for the killer. Solar Tech must do away with people and Lars will be forced to terminate their friends. Eva continues locate evidence against Aksel, and now it Tönjes testimony she has doubts. And the more Aksel looking for Karines killer, the more doubts the people of his own innocence.
Settlement
Aksel is still looking for the person who took the nude photos of Karine. His suspicions towards Per Olav increase when Aksel finds out he is beating his girlfriend, Åse.
Escape
Aksel discovers more people have been lying to him about the night of the murder. He is deeply conflicted and determined to leave Lifjord, but for his son's sake, he decides to believe in his own innocence.
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Stream Acquitted online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated crime and drama series originally produced in NO and released in 2015, it's earned a solid 7.1/10 from 55 viewers worldwide.
About Acquitted
After having success in Asia, businessman Aksel Borgen is asked back to his hometown in Norway to save an important local firm despite it being 20 years since he was sentenced and later acquitted for murdering his high school sweetheart. Across 2 seasons and 18 episodes, originally airing on TV 2 Direkte.
Acquitted Cast and Characters
The cast features Nicolai Cleve Broch (as Aksel Borgen), Tobias Santelmann (as Erik Nilsen), Synnøve Macody Lund (as Tonje Sandvik), Lena Endre (as Eva Hansteen), and Ingar Helge Gimle (as William Hansteen). Their performances are a major reason Acquitted has built such a passionate audience.
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Acquitted flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy NO storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How many episodes does Acquitted have?
Acquitted has 18 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Acquitted good? What's the rating?
Acquitted holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 55 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Acquitted?
The main cast includes Nicolai Cleve Broch, Tobias Santelmann, Synnøve Macody Lund, and Lena Endre, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Acquitted available in NO?
Yes — Acquitted was originally produced in NO and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Acquitted released?
Acquitted first aired in 2015.
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How many seasons and episodes does Acquitted have?
Acquitted currently has 2 seasons and a total of 18 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Acquitted about?
After having success in Asia, businessman Aksel Borgen is asked back to his hometown in Norway to save an important local firm despite it being 20 years since he was sentenced and later acquitted for murdering his high school sweetheart. It belongs to the Crime, Drama genres.
In which language is Acquitted originally available?
Acquitted was originally produced in NO. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original NO audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Acquitted first released?
Acquitted first premiered on March 2, 2015 (2015). The series has since concluded its run.
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