Series synopsis
Stayer is a drama television series that premiered on Viaplay on July 17, 2024. It ended on July 17, 2024. It was created by Pia Lykke. It stars Aksel Hennie, Hannah Elise Adolfsen Fjeldbraaten, Jeppe Beck Laursen and Marian Saastad Ottesen.
Even Elstad has his life turned upside down after a tragic accident. Even, who left his home village of Eidsvoll many years ago to pursue himself and life as a rock star, is forced back to take care of his 16-year-old daughter, Annie. A daughter he hasn't had contact with in years. The old rock star is forced back to a place he fled from and that he never thought he would return to. His daughter Annie must thus involuntarily deal with a father who once abandoned her. Will Even be able to juggle ...
Premise
Even Elstad has his life turned upside down after a tragic accident. Even, who left his home village of Eidsvoll many years ago to pursue himself and life as a rock star, is forced back to take care of his 16-year-old daughter, Annie. A daughter he hasn't had contact with in years. The old rock star is forced back to a place he fled from and that he never thought he would return to. His daughter Annie must thus involuntarily deal with a father who once abandoned her. Will Even be able to juggle his music career with his role as a dad to a teenager? And will Annie be able to trust him not to leave her again?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aksel Hennie as Even Elstad
- Hannah Elise Adolfsen Fjeldbraaten as Annie Dale
- Jeppe Beck Laursen as Petter Elstad
- Marian Saastad Ottesen as Monica
- Alva Schavenius as Hermine Elstad
- Jørgen Cleve Broch as Benjamin Elstad
- Oskar Feiring Torre as Patrick
- Lena Meieran as Marion
Guest cast
- Mike Straith as William Elstad
- Ane Dahl Torp as Lena Dale
- Kalle Hennie as Kalle
- Ole Steinar Nesset as Ole
- Tommy Kristiansen as Tommy
- Shaun Bartlett as Shaun
- Cash Khazai as Cash
- Kaori Solvang as Jasmine
- Ella Lockert as Ida
- Line Just as Denise
- Karine Dokken as Silje
- Susanne Stensby Preinstad as Groupie
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 17, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 17, 2024 | July 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wild Cat Even Elstad, a middle-aged rock star, is struggling to keep his career alive when his ego crushes him and an unexpected turn of events makes him put his career on hold. |
July 17, 2024 |
| 2 |
Siberian Streetlights Annie is left on her own with a mystery to solve; Even is stuck between choosing to save his career or to return home; Petter tries to remain calm when his wife, Monica, shares unexpected news. |
July 17, 2024 |
| 3 |
Flight of Birds Petter finds it difficult to connect with his family; Monica gets anxious as her things start to disappear; Even is back on tour; Annie puts herself in a dangerous situation, forcing the family to understand the depth of her grief. |
July 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Beginnings Even escapes to Berlin to rediscover himself and write new songs; Petter balances the duties of caring for Annie and adjusting to his roles as a principal and a newly divorced part-time dad; Annie joins the music program with Patrick. |
July 17, 2024 |
| 2 |
Comeback Even embraces the serenity of Eidsvoll, but his mood shifts when an opportunity arises for a comeback; Petter suspects that Monica has met someone new; Hermine digs into the past; Annie must turn to creative ideas to draw Patrick's attention. |
July 17, 2024 |
| 3 |
Micro Even has to persuade Marion that his new song is a hit; Petter becomes weary of Monica's secrecy; Annie, Hermine and Patrick struggle to come to terms as songwriters. |
July 17, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Viaplay |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 17, 2024 |
| Last aired | July 17, 2024 |
| Status | ended |