Denmark is having trouble meeting worldwide demands for its high-quality TV shows

The New York Times

Shows like Borgen, The Killing and The Bridge helped establish "Nordic noir" that has become a hit with streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. The problem is that Denmark has only 5.6 million people, and there aren't enough skilled professionals to meet the demand for Danish TV. .“It’s been crazy this year in Denmark,” said Merete Mortensen, the founder of a successful Danish television production company. “We’ve been having bidding wars over the best people.”