The BEST episodes of Acquitted season 2

Every episode of Acquitted season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Acquitted season 2!

Aksel Borgen, a sucessful businessman in Asia, was convicted 20 years ago for murdering his high school sweetheart in Norway. One year after, he was acquitted. Someone of his past called him for help, to save an important local firm in Lifjord, where he was forced to leave.

Last Updated: 6/12/2025Network: TV 2 (NO)Status: Ended
The Verdict
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7.61
76 votes

#1 - The Verdict

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/24/2016

Shock overwhelms Lifjord after William's revelations. Aksel is convinced that he is lying. When Karoline encourages Aksel to take the stand and give his own account of what happened the night of the murder, he refuses.

Directors: Cecilie A. Mosli
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The Disclosure
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7.59
80 votes

#2 - The Disclosure

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/17/2016

The court case is about to begin and open up old wounds for everyone involved. Eva has hired a hard-hitting defence lawyer who stirs up public opinion against Aksel.

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The Betrayal
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7.57
77 votes

#3 - The Betrayal

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/8/2016

A crushed Erik returns after several hours of searching for Helene, who has vanished without a trace. He blames Aksel for pushing her too far, and fears that something has happened to her.

Directors: Cecilie A. Mosli
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The Murderer
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7.49
79 votes

#4 - The Murderer

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2016

While Lifjord is shaken by another tragedy, Aksel calls the police and demands his brother's release. The only people with a motive for killing Helene are William and Eva, who knew the truth and could expose their lies.

Directors: Cecilie A. Mosli
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The Motive
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7.46
81 votes

#5 - The Motive

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/2016

It is now Aksel's word against Eva and William's, and there are few signs that Aksel will be believed. Aksel challenges Eva to tell the truth but gets nowhere.

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The Conspiracy
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7.45
82 votes

#6 - The Conspiracy

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/10/2016

Aksel turns directly to Eva with his suspicions of incest, but she denies everything. He then goes to Kristoffersen and accuses him of ignoring the obvious out of consideration for the powerful Hansteen family.

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The Hunt
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7.42
76 votes

#7 - The Hunt

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/1/2016

After the trial's outcome, Aksel is furious and insists on fighting for the truth until his final breath. Karoline tries to get him to realise that he can't win this fight.

Directors: Cecilie A. Mosli
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The Confession
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7.41
88 votes

#8 - The Confession

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/27/2016

Lifjord is left shaken after William's suicide attempt, while Aksel is impatient for the world to know the truth about Karine's death.

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