The appraisals about the Scandinavian public channels are usually somewhat archetypal but also have a basis of certainty. Danish public television DR has a reputation for being too serious, and therefore it is difficult to connect with viewers at times. And, certainly, in recent years we have seen productions with a very dramatic profile, such as "Rides upon the storm" (DR, 2017-) or "When the Dust Settles" (DR, 2020).

The story created by Maja Jul Larsen works correctly in the use of narrative resources that lead the viewer to doubt everything and everyone. In this case, the social services make the decision to take the children of a couple to a foster home because her eldest daughter wrote an essay in which it is suspected that her stepfather has abused her. The construction of the series focuses on knowing if the girl is telling the truth or not, and maintains the suspense at all times, sometimes perhaps in a somewhat tricky way, but in general supporting the writing on well-defined characters, and above all very well performed, who achieve that necessary ambiguity that always leaves us on the edge of doubt. Especially noteworthy are Peter Plaugborg as Simon, the father accused of being violent, who manages to balance a forceful physique with a feeling of always being about to explode emotionally, Flora Ofelia Hoffman as the mother who is overtaken by events, and the two children , which show the fragility and at the same time the strength of different personalities.

This is a solid, well-constructed drama, to which, however, some objections can be raised, such as episode 6, which seems too forced in the manipulation of the viewer, or the implausible attitude of the social services counselor. But it raises an interesting reflection on the social services for the protection of minors, which, especially in countries like Denmark and Norway, claim to be so protective that they end up being harmful to children and their families. Unfortunately the screenwriter finally decides to take the easy path instead of really asking questions about what are the parameters of govern institutions in their assessment of the correct or incorrect education of children.