Series synopsis
The Congregation, also known as Knutby is a drama television series that premiered on TV4 Hits on November 1, 2021. It ended on March 18, 2025. It stars Aliette Opheim, Alba August, Amy Deasismont and Einar Bredefeldt.
Anna, a young and naive woman, moves to Knutby to become part of the free church congregation as a nanny, which to her seems like a warm and pious community. But soon the idyll that never existed crackles, and manipulation, power games, social exclusion, group pressure, brainwashing, fanaticism and both more and less religiously sanctioned left-wing chatter end in murder and grief.
Premise
Anna, a young and naive woman, moves to Knutby to become part of the free church congregation as a nanny, which to her seems like a warm and pious community. But soon the idyll that never existed crackles, and manipulation, power games, social exclusion, group pressure, brainwashing, fanaticism and both more and less religiously sanctioned left-wing chatter end in murder and grief.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aliette Opheim as Eva
- Alba August as Anna
- Amy Deasismont as Lilian
- Einar Bredefeldt as Sindre
- Emilia Roosmann as Mikaela
- Jessica Liedberg as Ann-Britt
- Nils Wetterholm as Johnny
- Joakim Lang as Peter Skoog
Supporting cast
- Edvin Bredefeldt as Pär Flodquist
- Stina Kvarnhem as Sara
- Malin Persson as Irma
- Neo Gillinger as Jonathan
- Annica Liljeblad as Astrid
- Sofie Rosell as Sandra
- Elise Morgan Mattsson as Rebecka
- Joakim Sällquist as Olle Skoog
- Herman Havnesköld as Joel
- Jonas Hedlund as Utredare
- Irma Kapetanovic as Tonårstjej
- Jessica Forsberg as Annas mamma
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 1, 2021 | November 29, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 6 | February 18, 2025 | March 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Anna moves to Knutby and is enchanted by the warmth of community in the small Pentecostal church. Pastors Eva and Sindre believe that the discussions about Jesus' return take too long and choose to act on their own. |
November 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After the engagement, Eva is now the Bride of Christ. Anna revels more of her old life and is courted by Johnny, a young man from the congregation. Sindre's wife Kristina, who has just given birth, is dissatisfied with Eva. |
November 1, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A tragedy shakes Sindre and his family. At the same time, Anna is gaining an increasingly prominent position in the congregation. Eve locks herself in her study for seven days to talk to the Lord and comes out with a whole new prophecy. |
November 8, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The media's eyes are on Knutby following the murder; Eva tightens her grip around the congregation; psychologist Lillemor begins to look into Eva's influence; Knutby attracts curious visitors. |
February 18, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Örjan's role in the congregation and his relationship with Eva grows; Eva directs a musical that stars Örjan as Jesus; when Lollo begins to act undesirably, Eva decides to chastise her. |
February 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Örjan convinces Lillan it is God's will for her to give herself to him; Peter has a premonition that shakes the congregation, and when Lollo lets it slip, Eva's faith and leadership are challenged. |
February 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV4 Hits |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday |