Horses & Hangmen: Danish Murder Case Streams on Hulu
New BBC Studios Nordic docuseries investigates the disappearance and murder of a Danish family man in summer 2022
Quick Facts
Frank Dan Nørgaard Jørgensen, a 40-year-old family man from Denmark, disappeared in summer 2022 after missing a date with his girlfriend Rikke and failing to answer repeated calls from worried loved ones. What began as a disappearance inquiry soon escalated into a chilling murder investigation—the subject of a new four-part documentary series that reveals an elaborate web of deception.
Horses & Hangmen, produced by BBC Studios Nordic and commissioned by HBO Max in the Nordics, brings the case to international audiences through Hulu and Apple TV. Each episode runs approximately 40 minutes, crafting a narrative that slowly unravels the circumstances of Jørgensen's untimely death and the plot that led to it.
The investigation takes a dramatic turn with the re-emergence of an ex-girlfriend who claims to be pregnant with Jørgensen's child. Her sudden appearance becomes the pivotal moment in the case, and she quickly emerges as the chief suspect in the murder inquiry. The docuseries traces how this claim—whether genuine or manipulative—becomes central to understanding the alarming events that followed.
What sets Horses & Hangmen apart from other true crime documentaries is its focus on the psychological dimensions of the case. Rather than simply presenting facts, the series investigates how lies and manipulation drove the events leading to Jørgensen's death. The title itself—referencing horses and hangmen—suggests themes of betrayal, consequence, and the historical weight of Danish justice.
The production draws on BBC Studios Nordic's expertise in Scandinavian crime storytelling, a genre that has gained significant international attention in recent years. By securing commissioning from HBO Max for Nordic audiences and releasing on major English-language platforms, the series reaches viewers across North America, Europe, and beyond.
