Copenhagen Cowboy is a noir-thriller series written and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Angela Bundalovic, Zlatko Buric, and Lola Corfixen.
An odyssey where the mystical meets the mob on a neon colored stage. Harsh, brutal, stylized and very aesthetic – this is not a series for the faint of heart.
About the Series
A peculiar number that will be to the liking of Winding Refn and Lynch fans alike. The mystical merges with the most crude of the underground world of crime.
In six episodes we follow Miu, the young woman who is believed to have special powers, and is used as a charm of sorts. Initially by the superstitious “medieval” mob auntie, a middle-aged woman who yearns to get pregnant. And so, it takes off in the dank setting of a brothel, where Miu will work subtle magic while she observes the strange goings-on. Her journey does not stop there, there are various legs to it. Each “pit-stop” supposes, for the protagonist, a confrontation with sordid existences, which compels her to exact revenge, with some exceptions where she will save the subjects, to balance the karmic scales (so to speak).
In true Winding Refn style – who some might compare to Gaspar Noé in his portrayal of the harshest – here he has created a series with singular aesthetics, that unfolds at a very paced tempo, is brutally honest in its portrayal of its characters the good and, especially, the evil.
As the series evolves, some comedic licenses are taken, particularly in its ironic commentary of the “importance” and “divinity” of the male member, but these moments of humor are few and far between.
Do not expect a feel-good series that will allow you to escape to a lovely fantasy land. Unpleasant in the beginning, it wins you over as the story unfolds. In fact, one cannot but be impressed by this unique tour de force.
Episode List
Miu the Mysterious
Miu’s arrival at an Eastern European family’s home introduces her to a dark, Copenhagen underworld exploiting undocumented immigrants.
Vengeance Is My Name
Rosella sends Miu away after doubting her powers. While out on the street, Miu’s ability comes into play when she sees a woman about to give birth.
Dragon Palace
Miu accompanies Mother Hulda to the estate of a wealthy family, where she has a troubling vision about someone she was close to in the past.
From Mr. Chiang with Love
Upon returning to help alleviate Mr. Chiang’s migraines, Miu strikes a dangerous deal that forces her to reconnect with an old associate.
Copenhagen
A brutal gang war may create an opportunity for Miu. After suffering severe injuries, Nicklas summons a secret weapon to carry out his revenge.
The Heavens Will Fall
As Miu learns the truth behind Mother Hulda’s story, a threatening presence prepares to destroy everything she has worked for.
Premise
After a lifetime of servitude and on the verge of a new beginning, Miu traverses the ominous landscape of Copenhagen’s criminal netherworld. Searching for justice and enacting vengeance, she encounters her nemesis, Rakel, as they embark on an odyssey through the natural and the supernatural. The past ultimately transforms and defines their future, as the two women discover they are not alone, they are many.
Release Date
January 5, 2023
Where to Watch ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’
Director
Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn (born 29 September 1970) is a Danish film director, screenwriter and producer. He is known for directing the crime dramas Bleeder (1999) and the Pusher films (1996-2005), the fictionalized biographical film Bronson (2008), the dramatic adventure film Valhalla Rising (2009), the neo-noir crime film Drive (2011), the thriller Only God Forgives (2013), and the psychological horror film The Neon Demon (2016). In 2008, Refn co-founded the Copenhagen-based production company Space Rocket Nation.
Cast
 Angela Bundalovic / Miu |  Lola Corfixen / Rakel |  Zlatko Burić / Miroslav |