Series synopsis
Lilyhammer is a drama comedy crime television series that premiered on Netflix on January 25, 2012. It ended on December 17, 2014. It was created by Anne Bjørnstad, Eilif Skodvin. It stars Steven Van Zandt, Paul Kaye, Nils Jørgen Kaalstad and Sven Nordin.
After Frank The Fixer Tagliano testifies against his Mafia boss in New York, he enters the Witness Protection Program and makes an unusual demand: he wants to be set up with a new life in the Norwegian small town of Lillehammer or as he calls it, Lilyhammer.
Premise
After Frank The Fixer Tagliano testifies against his Mafia boss in New York, he enters the Witness Protection Program and makes an unusual demand: he wants to be set up with a new life in the Norwegian small town of Lillehammer or as he calls it, Lilyhammer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steven Van Zandt as Frank Tagliano / Giovanni 'Johnny' Henriksen
- Paul Kaye as Duncan Hammer
- Nils Jørgen Kaalstad as Dag Solstad
- Sven Nordin as Julius Backe
- Steinar Sagen as Roar Lien
- Trond Fausa Aurvåg as Torgeir Lien
- Marian Saastad Ottesen as Sigrid Haugli
- Anne Krigsvoll as Laila Hovland
Supporting cast
- Kyrre Hellum as Geir 'Elvis' Tvedt
- Mikael Aksnes-Pehrson as Jonas Haugli
- Agles Steib as Man in Hooded Sweater
Guest cast
- Henrik Mestad as Lars Olafsen
- Rhys Coiro as Tommy
- Daniel Stisen as Prisoner
- Peder Holene as Embrik Haukenes
- Gard B. Eidsvold as Tord Haukenes
- Anna Bache-Wiig as Siw Haukenes
- Amy Beth Hayes as Rosemary
- Erik Madsen as Cookie
- Mette Fjæreide as Jente
- Tina Hovi as Yvonne Solstad
- Berit Tofte as Gudrun
- Gisken Armand as Dr. Hustad
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 27 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | ||
| Season 1 | 8 | January 25, 2012 | March 14, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 23, 2013 | December 11, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 29, 2014 | December 17, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Making of the Theme | |
| 2 | Season 1 Bloopers | |
| 3 | Concept Art |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reality Check Frank becomes Norwegian citizen "Giovanni Henriksen," meets his neighbor the chief of police, and clashes with his new country's bureaucratic culture. |
January 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
The Flamingo Frank falls for his language teacher Sigrid and opens a nightclub that's a big hit, but he draws unwanted attention from the police and a biker gang. |
February 1, 2012 |
| 3 |
Guantanamo Blues Now a successful local businessman, Frank joins a lucrative real estate deal but his plans are thwarted by the police, who believe he's a terrorist. |
February 8, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Millwall Brick Torgeir's mishap with a moose and a Ferrari enrages a British thief; Frank is alarmed by his twins' proposed names; Jan makes a sweet business deal. |
October 23, 2013 |
| 2 |
Out of Africa Frank hires a new chef through his refugee center - an acquisition that catches Torgeirs attention in more ways than one. The death of Duncan Hammer attracts both the police and his brothers crew - bringing them closer to Torgeir and Frank. |
October 30, 2013 |
| 3 |
Fiddler's Green Frank attempts to resolve the English conflict with a bribe; Roar becomes the victim as the English plan their payback for Hammers death; The police get an interesting new applicant as Laila retires from her position as sheriff. |
November 6, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tiger Boy It's not a happy New Year for Frank, topped off by Jan Johansen's surprise and unwanted return. Meanwhile, Roar is in Rio de Janeiro to get married. |
October 29, 2014 |
| 2 |
Foreign Affairs Frank and Torgeir head to Brazil to save Roar from his troubles with the law, and Jan has second thoughts about his murder confession. |
November 5, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Homecoming Frank and Torgeir have managed to free Roar from the Brazilian jail but, back in Lillehammer, the Lithuanian gang is causing trouble. |
November 12, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 25, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2014 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:35:00 |