R

In the gritty confines of a high-security penitentiary, "R" serves as the moniker for the protagonist, Rune, portrayed by Pilou Asbæk with an unyielding intensity. Convicted of a vicious assault, Rune finds himself thrust into the hardcore ward where survival hinges on rapid assimilation to its complex code of conduct. The prison's parallel world unveils itself as one governed by rules, honor, and mutual obligations among its inhabitants.Amidst this unforgiving landscape, Rune forms an unlikely alliance with Rachid, a young Muslim prisoner who bravely defies the deeply entrenched racial divides within the prison population. Together, they navigate treacherous territories and forge their own path in a place where survival is not just about physical endurance but also about understanding and respecting unwritten laws that govern this new world. This gripping drama exposes the raw realities of incarceration and challenges audiences to explore the nuances of loyalty, friendship, and the power dynamics within confined spaces.