Series synopsis
So Long, Marianne is a drama television series that premiered on NRK1 on September 22, 2024. It ended on October 13, 2024. It was created by Øystein Karlsen, Ingeborg Klyve, Tony Wood. It stars Alex Wolff, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Noah Taylor and Peter Stormare.
The intimate tale of two young people, Canadian singer and poet Leonard Cohen and extraordinary Norwegian woman Marianne Ihlen, falling in love during a period of their life when they are trying to figure out who they are and their place in the world, while one is becoming one of the most famous singers of all time.
Premise
The intimate tale of two young people, Canadian singer and poet Leonard Cohen and extraordinary Norwegian woman Marianne Ihlen, falling in love during a period of their life when they are trying to figure out who they are and their place in the world, while one is becoming one of the most famous singers of all time.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alex Wolff as Leonard Cohen
- Thea Sofie Loch Næss as Marianne Ihlen
- Noah Taylor as George Johnston
- Peter Stormare as Irving Layton
- Jonas Strand Gravli as Axel Jensen
- Simon Lööf as Göran Tunström
- Anna Torv as Charmian Clift
Guest cast
- Patrick Watson as Artist in Restaurant
- Diamantis Karanastasis as Nick Katsikas
- Lise Fjeldstad as Old Marianne
- Macha Grenon as Masha
- Fotis Petridis as Doctor
- Maria Maragkou as Nurse Iris
- Mara Vlachopoulou as Nun
- Frank Fontaine as Leonard's Grandfather
- Nikolas Orphanoudakis as Young Greek Dancer
- Sophie Simnett as Patricia
- Ben Lloyd-Hughes as Allen Ginsberg
- Jules Brulotte as Friend at party
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 22, 2024 | October 13, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hydra Marianne and Axel travel to the Greek island of Hydra. Leonard leaves Montreal in search of fortune on the same island. |
September 22, 2024 |
| 2 |
In Love Marianne is pregnant with Axel's child and travels back to Norway to say goodbye to her dying father. Leonard is in love from afar. |
September 22, 2024 |
| 3 |
First Kiss Axel leaves Marianne and his son to go on a sailing trip with his mistress. Marianne finds comfort in Leonard. |
September 29, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NRK1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 22, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 13, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |