Series synopsis
The Almighty Johnsons is a comedy drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Three on February 8, 2011. It ended on September 26, 2013. It was created by Rachel Lang, James Griffin. It stars Timothy Balme, Dean O'Gorman, Shane Cortese and Emmett Skilton.
The four Johnson brothers have inherited the powers of the Norse gods. Because the gods lived eons ago, however, time has diluted the powers. The unique ability that each brother possesses isn't very strong, and they still have the same desires and faults that mortals do. Their lives include sibling rivalry, trying to get girls, and hanging out; but they also want to be stronger, and so they embark on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy in hope of gaining the full strength of their abilities.
Premise
The four Johnson brothers have inherited the powers of the Norse gods. Because the gods lived eons ago, however, time has diluted the powers. The unique ability that each brother possesses isn't very strong, and they still have the same desires and faults that mortals do. Their lives include sibling rivalry, trying to get girls, and hanging out; but they also want to be stronger, and so they embark on a quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy in hope of gaining the full strength of their abilities.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Timothy Balme as Mike Johnson
- Dean O'Gorman as Anders Johnson
- Shane Cortese as Colin Gunderson
- Emmett Skilton as Axl Johnson
- Ben Barrington as Olaf Johnson
- Jared Turner as Ty Johnson
- Fern Sutherland as Dawn
Guest cast
- Olivia Tennet as Delphine Hansen
- Michael Hurst as Kvasir
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand as Karen
- Kate Webby as Var
- Britta Brandt as Girlfriend
- Bree Peters as Shona
- Kerry-Lee Dewing as Kylie
- Kirsten Ibbetson as Jaime
- Andre King as Minister
- Robyn Paterson as Angelicka Hansen
- Harry Stanbridge as Young Ty
- Aleni Tufuga as Policeman
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 12 | August 28, 2013 | October 7, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 10 | February 8, 2011 | April 11, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 13 | February 29, 2012 | May 23, 2012 |
| Season 3 | 13 | July 4, 2013 | September 26, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
God's Among Us: Episode 1 Zeb's Web Series - Episode 1: Zeb begins his investigation into the Norse Gods history by hearing how they came to New Zealand. |
August 28, 2013 |
| 2 |
God's Among Us: Episode 2 Zeb's Web Series - Episode 2: Olaf tells the tale of how he brought the jandal to New Zealand. |
September 5, 2013 |
| 3 |
God's Among Us: Episode 3 Zeb's Web Series - Episode 3: Zeb's questions about the process of what happens when one becomes a God become emotional for Olaf. |
September 12, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
It's Kind of a Birthday Present It is Axl Johnson's 21st birthday - which explains the fire in the sky; the Waitemata Harbour being the colour of blood; the various women who seem to want to kill him; and the sudden need for a family ceremony in a forest. |
February 8, 2011 |
| 2 |
This Is Where Duty Starts Axl Johnson learns very quickly that when you're on a quest to find one woman among millions, your heart is not necessarily the part of your anatomy you should be following. |
February 14, 2011 |
| 3 |
God's Gift to Zebras One of the things about Goddesses is that they can show up anywhere - be it in a library or at a bar. But whether they are the Goddesses you're looking for is a whole other matter. |
February 21, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
And Then She Will Come To You Several months have passed. Mike is now living with Axl and Zeb, and has still not dealt with the end of his marriage. Ty and Eva have an interesting and passionate relationship, while Agnetha sends Anders off to Norway to secure a mysterious object. Axl expresses frustration that his brothers appear to have abandoned the quest for Frigg, while Loki continues to manipulate the situation. Agnetha discloses her real identity as their mother to Axl, Mike and Ty. An old acquaintance of Olaf prophesies that Axl must become a man before he can be a god; and then Frigg will come to him. |
February 29, 2012 |
| 2 |
Frigg Magnet Axl is taken to school, while Ty is scarred for life. |
March 7, 2012 |
| 3 |
Charlie Truman Ty’s downward spiral picks up pace, while it is Gaia who spirals out of control. |
March 14, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
An Orchard of Trees Entering its third season, we pick up the action hours after the ceremony at the lake where Gaia chose destiny over love, sending Axl into a downward spiral. |
July 4, 2013 |
| 2 |
This Thing Inside Attraction versus repulsion; destiny versus free-will; Godliness versus humanity: oh yes, the battle is most definitely on. The morning after the night before, and Gaia is doing the walk of shame, returning to the flat from her tryst with Anders. Axl is waiting, along with the ruins of the apple tree, and Gaia has the opportunity to tell the truth; to confess her sins. But does she? |
July 11, 2013 |
| 3 |
Bergerbar Axl tries his hand at therapeutic binge-drinking, Ty experiences a life-changing catastrophe and Mike changes teams; all for the greater good of the family. |
July 18, 2013 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Three |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2011 |
| Last aired | September 26, 2013 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:30:00 |