Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Netflix Renews Danish Crime Drama 'The Asset'
Netflix has decided to make more episodes of a popular Danish TV show called 'The Asset'.
This show is about a young spy who goes undercover and becomes friends with a drug smuggler's wife.
The first season was very successful, reaching number one in many countries and having over 11 million views.
The main actors will be back for the second season, which will have even bigger challenges for the characters.
The show is made by a company called Profile Pictures, and the creators are excited to tell more of the story.
They will start making the second season later this year in Copenhagen.
Netflix renews Danish crime series 'The Asset' for a second season.
Season 1 was a global hit, reaching number one in 52 countries and top 10 in 90, with 11.3 million views.
Lead cast members Clara Dessau, Maria Cordsen, Afshin Firouzi, and Nicolas Bro are returning for Season 2.
Season 2 will feature greater challenges for the agents in their fight for survival and justice.
Production on Season 2 will begin in Copenhagen later this year.
- Who
- Netflix, Profile Pictures, Samanou Acheche Sahlstrøm, Frederik Ringtved, Clara Dessau, Maria Cordsen, Afshin Firouzi, Nicolas Bro
- What
- Renewal of Danish crime series 'The Asset' for a second season
- When
- Season 1 launched in October 2023, Season 2 production to start later this year
- Where
- Produced in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Why
- High viewership and positive reception of Season 1
- Show Title
- The Asset
- Genre
- Crime Drama
- Original Language
- Danish
- Season 1 Views
- 11.3 million
- Season 1 Release
- October 2023
- Production Location
- Copenhagen
- Production Start
- Later this year