Series synopsis
Beartown, also known as Björnstad is a drama television series that premiered on HBO Nordic on October 18, 2020. It ended on November 8, 2020. It was created by Anders Weidemann, Linn Gottfridsson, Antonia Pyk, Peter Grönlund. It stars Miriam Ingrid, Oliver Dufåker, Otto Fahlgren and Ulf Stenberg.
Hockey is the last beacon of hope for the citizens of Björnstad, so when its junior hockey team makes the national semifinal, the burden of the entire town’s dreams weigh heavily on the shoulders of its teenage superstars. However, the day of the semi-final is also the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatised and the town in turmoil.
Premise
Hockey is the last beacon of hope for the citizens of Björnstad, so when its junior hockey team makes the national semifinal, the burden of the entire town’s dreams weigh heavily on the shoulders of its teenage superstars. However, the day of the semi-final is also the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatised and the town in turmoil.
Premise: This isn't a game.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Miriam Ingrid as Maya Andersson
- Oliver Dufåker as Kevin Erdahl
- Otto Fahlgren as Benji Ovich
- Ulf Stenberg as Peter Andersson
- Aliette Opheim as Mira Andersson
- Tobias Zilliacus as Mats Erdahl
- Tyler Shamy as Lyt
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | October 18, 2020 | November 8, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 On a mission to rejuvenate the struggling community's ice hockey program, recently retired pro player Peter Andersson relocates his family to Beartown for a fresh start. But when the elite squad he was promised proves to be anything but, Peter switches his focus to the junior team, aggravating local tensions and reigniting his troubled past with star player Kevin Erdahl's father, Mats. |
October 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 With the financial future of the arena at stake, Peter does everything he can to coach his juniors to a semi-final win. Facing pressure from everyone in town to perform, Kevin turns to the only person who expects nothing from him: Maya. Later, a celebratory evening goes awry after a horrific act of violence occurs. |
October 18, 2020 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With the finals rapidly approaching, Peter pushes his team and coaching staff to their limits. Meanwhile, as Maya attempts to work through the assault, Kevin does everything he can to forget. Later, Peter must choose between his family and the big game. |
October 25, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Nordic |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 18, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 8, 2020 |
| Runtime | 54 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |