The Green Butchers

Svend and his fiancée, Tina, engage in a spirited discussion about the art of barbecue, highlighting their passion for cooking. Their lively exchange, filled with the enticing aroma of sizzling meat, sets the tone for the events to come.

The atmosphere shifts when Bjarne arrives with Beate, one of Tina's colleagues, whose flirtatious advances towards Bjarne create an immediate tension. Bjarne quickly dismisses her advances, signaling a complicated dynamic among the characters.

The day after the barbecue discussion, Svend expresses his frustration over their butcher shop's limitations to his business partner, Holger. Holger’s dismissive attitude towards Svend's marinade skills ignites a newfound determination in Svend to start his own shop.

Svend encounters 'House Hans,' a realtor intrigued by abandoned butcher shops, which inspires him to pursue his dream of opening a new enterprise. This meeting represents a significant turning point in Svend's life journey toward self-actualization.

Bjarne visits the sanatorium to confront the grim reality of his brother Eigil's brain-dead condition. This heartfelt moment underscores the emotional turmoil he faces amid the burgeoning excitement of Svend's entrepreneurial ambitions.

As the grand opening of their butcher shop approaches, Svend and Bjarne dive into rigorous preparations, discussing crucial aspects like lighting and marketing strategies. Their focus intensifies, driven by the desire to achieve success in their new venture.

On opening day, chaos ensues when Svend mistakenly locks the electrician inside the meat freezer. This impulsive decision leads to unforeseen repercussions that spiral out of control and affect their big day.

The morning after the chaotic opening, Bjarne is shocked to find a long line of eager customers at their shop, drawn by 'Svend's chicky-wickies'—a controversial dish. Despite initial hesitations, Bjarne ultimately gives in to the demands of the crowd, trepidly embracing the newfound popularity.

Hans, a new character with a troubled past, adds a layer of unease as Svend locks him in the freezer. The increasing chaos within the butcher shop raises ethical questions about their new business venture.

As a television news crew arrives to cover the butcher shop's popularity, 'Svend’s chicky-wickies' gain even more notoriety. The growing interest puts Svend and Bjarne under a magnifying glass, leading to public scrutiny.

In a parallel subplot, the medical team at the sanatorium decides to remove Eigil's life support, leading to dramatic consequences. This decision heightens the stakes for Bjarne as he navigates the fallout of their choices.

As tensions mount, Bjarne's anxiety regarding Eigil's unexplainable appearances at the shop deepens. Under the advice of Nurse Juhl, he grapples with the moral implications of their situation, especially as they confront the realities of their actions.

Astrid's curiosity about Eigil's demeanor leads to her uncovering dark secrets hidden within the butcher shop. Their chance meeting at the cemetery ultimately connects diverse threads of the story and propels them toward an uncertain fate.

The plot thickens when Reverend Villumsen and Holger confront Astrid about the butchers' true nature. This confrontation reveals hidden truths and sets off a sequence of events that could change everything for the characters involved.

Bjarne reaches his breaking point when he discovers Svend has locked both Astrid and Eigil in the freezer. The ensuing chaos leads to health authorities shutting down the shop, leaving everyone involved to reckon with the consequences of their choices.