Series synopsis
Young & Promising, also known as Unge lovende is a comedy drama television series that premiered on NRK1 on November 6, 2015. It was created by Birgitte Rustad Wegener, Mads Loeken, Siri Seljeseth. It stars Siri Seljeseth, Alexandra Gjerpen, Gine Cornelia Pedersen and Ole Christoffer Ertvaag.
Three ambitious girls in their 20s—Elise, Alex and Nenne—try to make their dreams come true in Oslo. The girls discover that pretty much everyone, including their parents, have no idea what they're doing with their lives. As they try and break into adulthood, they take comfort in the fact that really we are all just a bunch of fuck-ups doing the best we can.
Premise
Three ambitious girls in their 20s—Elise, Alex and Nenne—try to make their dreams come true in Oslo. The girls discover that pretty much everyone, including their parents, have no idea what they're doing with their lives. As they try and break into adulthood, they take comfort in the fact that really we are all just a bunch of fuck-ups doing the best we can.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Siri Seljeseth as Elise
- Alexandra Gjerpen as Alex
- Gine Cornelia Pedersen as Nenne
- Ole Christoffer Ertvaag as Kimmo
- Jakob Oftebro as Anders
- Maria Stavang as Maria Stavang
Guest cast
- Maria Stavang as Maria Stavang
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 6, 2015 | November 6, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 20, 2017 | January 20, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 23, 2018 | February 23, 2018 |
| Season 4 | 6 | November 23, 2018 | November 23, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Elise, Alex and Nenne are three ambitious girls in their 20s who are trying to follow their dreams. Her friends reunite when Elise take short trip to Oslo to renew her visa to the United States. Alex applies for the Theatre Academy and Nenne meets a person who can help her a step closer to give out her book. |
November 6, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Elise realizes that she must straighten out her life now that she is stuck in Norway . Alex struggles with confidence at last audition , and Nenne realizes she must go unconventional approach to the topic if she should get help with her book . |
November 6, 2015 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Elise and Anders tries to stay together. Alex gets bad news, but can not confide in Kimmo . Nenne involved involuntarily in a personal drama . |
November 6, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Alex and Kimmo want to buy their first apartment, but Alex has a dilemma when they talk to the bank about a loan. Elise is finally going to move in with her boyfriend. Nenne tries to move on in life after her stay in a psychiatric hospital, but experiences stigmatization. |
January 20, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Elise is going to visit her father's new family, but gets a surprise when someone is missing from the table. Alex and Kimmo travel to Sandnes. Nenne's column has ended up in the newspaper and suddenly everyone wants to talk to her. |
January 20, 2017 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Nenne is invited to an exciting meeting by someone who has read her column. Alex gets a surprising offer from a casting company. Things get heated when Elise's father suddenly shows up after not returning home from a business trip. |
January 20, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Elise wants to try writing for the television industry and senses hope when she meets with a production company. Nenne is praised for her book, but in her private life, things are not as successful. |
February 23, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Elise wants to try writing for the television industry and senses hope when she meets with a production company. Nenne is praised for her book, but in her private life, things are not as successful. |
February 23, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Elise struggles to understand Katinka. Nenne visits old acquaintances and Alex moves into a new apartment complex. |
February 23, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Elise makes final preparations for the pilot recording, but the collaboration with Katinka presents challenges. Nenne thrives in the theater, but receives an invitation she must decide on. Alex thrives as a celebrity and looks forward to going home to Sandnes with his girlfriend, but then a tempting offer appears. |
November 23, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It's Christmas Eve. Alex wonders if she'll meet Kimmo in Sandnes. Nenne is excited to see how her father reacts to what she's going to tell. Elise's family never ceases to surprise. |
November 23, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Alex invites Kimmo for coffee. Elise spends the day with Ole, but receives an unpleasant visitor. Nenne gets to know Håvard better. |
November 23, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NRK1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 6, 2015 |
| Last aired | November 23, 2018 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | at 22:30:00 |