Series synopsis
Vaka is a drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on January 30, 2026. It ended on January 30, 2026. It was created by Brynja Björk. It stars Lola Zackow, Jonas Karlsson, Aliette Opheim and Gizem Erdogan.
An insomnia epidemic plunges Stockholm into chaos. A prime minister manages the crisis while protecting his son, a nurse fights to save her infected partner, and a teenager protects her neighbor amid the spreading disease.
Premise
An insomnia epidemic plunges Stockholm into chaos. A prime minister manages the crisis while protecting his son, a nurse fights to save her infected partner, and a teenager protects her neighbor amid the spreading disease.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lola Zackow as Lovisa Hassan
- Jonas Karlsson as Christian
- Aliette Opheim as Elin
- Gizem Erdogan as Saga
- Silas Strand as Isak
- Malte Gårdinger as Hugo
- Frida Argento as Linda
- Jörgen Thorsson as Johannes
Supporting cast
- Siham Shurafa as Moa
- Richard Ulfsäter as Göran
- Jens Hultén as Janus
- Thérèse Svensson as Eva
- Idun Djupsjö as Maja
- Kardo Razzazi as Daniel
- Torkel Petersson as Kaj
- Vanna Rosenberg as Petra
- Peter Viitanen as Liam
- David Fukamachi Regnfors as Viktor
- Jacques Karlberg as Noel
- Louise Ryme as Beatrice
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 30, 2026 | January 30, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wide Awake Christian, the Minister for Health, is already drowning in political and personal troubles when a wave of strange events, accidents, and violence washes over Stockholm. As Elin, an ambulance nurse, pulls double shifts amid the chaos, she misses warning signs about her wife Moa's condition. Meanwhile, teenage influencer Linda senses a crisis and begins speculating online. |
January 30, 2026 |
| 2 |
Behind Closed Doors Christian sets boundaries with his addict son and buries himself in work as Stockholm's crisis intensifies. When a disaster rocks the city, he's forced to take decisive action. Meanwhile, Linda grows concerned about her neighbors' strange behavior, and Elin's wife Moa's sudden outburst leads to devastating consequences. Elsewhere, a scientist uncovers an alarming discovery. |
January 30, 2026 |
| 3 |
Thicker Than Water Linda capitalizes on the crisis on social media while fighting growing anxiety. Her neighbor Johannes embarks on a classified mission, taking his son along, while Elin desperately navigates a crumbling healthcare system to help her infected wife Moa. Meanwhile, Hugo struggles to adapt to prison life as his father Christian assumes new responsibilities amid the escalating epidemic. |
January 30, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2026 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2026 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |