Series synopsis
Blackport, also known as Verbúðin is a drama crime television series that premiered on RÚV on December 26, 2021. It ended on February 13, 2022. It was created by Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Mikael Torfason. It stars Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Björn Hlynur Haraldsson and Guðjón Davíð Karlsson.
Follows a young married couple who see their livelihoods threatened when the government starts enforcing restrictive fishing quotas after they build a small fishing empire in a village.
Premise
Follows a young married couple who see their livelihoods threatened when the government starts enforcing restrictive fishing quotas after they build a small fishing empire in a village.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Harpa
- Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Jón
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Grímur
- Guðjón Davíð Karlsson as Einar
- Unnur Ösp Stefánsdóttir as Freydís
- Anna Svava Knútsdóttir as Ella Stína
- Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir as Tinna
- Selma Björnsdóttir as Gunný
Supporting cast
- Pétur Jóhann Sigfússon as Gils
- Sverrir Þór Sverrisson as Pétur
- Hilmir Snær Guðnason as Smári
- Ingrid Jónsdóttir as Emma
- Aron Már Ólafsson as Bjartur
- Benedikt Erlingsson as Steingrímur
- Jógvan Hansen as Thrándur
- Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir as Jóna Margrét
- Matthew T. Reynolds as Kevin
- Jóhann Sigurðarson as Sólon
- Ólafur Egill Egilsson as Sverrir
- Ingvar E. Sigurðsson as Nautið
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 26, 2021 | February 13, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Deal Jón Hjaltalín, the mayor of a small West Iceland town, and Torfi, his brother, decide to buy an old trawler and start fishing. When the bank men arrive from Reykjavík to sign the contract, not everything goes to plan. |
December 26, 2021 |
| 2 |
Strike A year later, the whole country is in a state of paralysis due to the fishermen's strike. Harpa and Grímur are between a rock and a hard place and have to choose between going on strike or drowning in debt. |
January 2, 2022 |
| 3 |
Cold War The couple, together with Jón Hjaltalín, take steps to adapt the quota system to their needs. Meanwhile, the battle for fish ownership continues in the municipality. |
January 9, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RÚV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 13, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |