Series synopsis
Norsemen, also known as Vikingane is a comedy drama television series that premiered on NRK1 on October 21, 2016. It ended on March 13, 2020. It was created by Jon Iver Helgaker, Jonas Torgersen. It stars Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Jon Øigarden, Kåre Conradi and Silje Torp.
Norsemen is an epic and humorous drama series set in the Viking Age. The residents of an 8th-century Viking village experience political rivalry, social change and innovations that upend their culture and way of life.
Premise
Norsemen is an epic and humorous drama series set in the Viking Age. The residents of an 8th-century Viking village experience political rivalry, social change and innovations that upend their culture and way of life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Trond Fausa Aurvåg as Rufus
- Jon Øigarden as Jarl Varg
- Kåre Conradi as Orm
- Silje Torp as Frøya
- Mikkel Bratt Silset as Ragnar
- Nils Jørgen Kaalstad as Arvid
- Kristine Riis as Liv
- Bjørn Hallgeir Myrene as Torstein Hund
Supporting cast
- Marian Saastad Ottesen as Hildur
- André Eriksen as Ørn
- Nikis Theophilakis as Olvar / Eigil
- Øystein Martinsen as Kark
- Christian Skolmen as Håkon
- Erik Aleksander Schjerven as Magnus
- Ingar Helge Gimle as Nomadehøvding
- Finn Schau as Lovgiveren
- Stig Frode Henriksen as Vebjørn
- Richard Skog as Sturla Beinknuser
- Alexandra Gjerpen as Tina
- Egil Birkeland as Oddvar Gamling
Guest cast
- Pia Tjelta as Dragon Rider
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 21, 2016 | November 25, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 6 | November 3, 2017 | November 3, 2017 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 21, 2020 | March 13, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Homecoming Chief Olav and Viking Warriors come back from the tour and have found a map of the new world and wealth. |
October 21, 2016 |
| 2 |
The Escape Rufus from Rome is struggling to present himself in his new role as slave and do not thrive with his life situation in Norheim. The positive Kark is institutionalized and try to add life to facilitate Rufus. The new life as a farm owner and husband are not quite as Arvid imagined. The search for an escaped slave reveals great magic, awaken interest in innovation in the village and forms new friendships. An event on the toilet pole takes the village to a new dramatic turn. |
October 28, 2016 |
| 3 |
The Funeral Chief Olav is badly hurt and seeks advice of the shaman. The power struggle is heating up in Norheim and the feckless brother Orm sees an opportunity to lead the village in an entirely new direction. |
November 4, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
East vs West Arvid and Frøya retrieve rich spoils in England but Jarl Varg's raids to the east are a flop. Rufus leads a trio of outcasts to Rome, or so he thinks. |
November 3, 2017 |
| 2 |
Slavebound Orm and Rufus get to know their comrades in chains. Jarl Varg hires a Chinese mercenary for a special job. Liv returns and makes some big changes. |
November 3, 2017 |
| 3 |
Hand Job Jarl Varg demands a new pair of hands but finds that metalworking has advanced only so far by the year 791. The other slaves hurt Orm's feelings. |
November 3, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thin Up Top Sensitive about his hair loss, Varg reacts badly to a slight. In Norheim, Olav tries to make a man out of his brother Orm by betrothing him to Frøya. |
February 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Bachelor Party Frøya strikes a bargain, leaving Orm to find a best man. Hildur is alarmed when Kark makes a lost family connection. Liv moves up in the Viking world. |
February 21, 2020 |
| 3 |
Wedding and Sacrifice The wedding day of Orm and Frøya arrives, but the inexperienced groom needs some premarital education. Varg discovers that an old enemy is still alive. |
February 28, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NRK1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 21, 2016 |
| Last aired | March 13, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 22:25:00 |