Series synopsis
LIS is a drama television series that premiered on NRK1 on April 11, 2026. It stars Elpida Stojcevska, Sofia Tjelta, Deniz Kaya and Anders Baasmo Christiansen.
LIS follows four ambitious medical interns working at a struggling Norwegian hospital. Facing the harsh realities of an overstretched medical system, with rising patient numbers and dwindling resources, the young interns grapple with the complex ethical dilemmas of providing care in a system stretched to its limits. They will learn that compassion alone may not be enough, and they are forced to grow in ways they never expected.
Premise
LIS follows four ambitious medical interns working at a struggling Norwegian hospital. Facing the harsh realities of an overstretched medical system, with rising patient numbers and dwindling resources, the young interns grapple with the complex ethical dilemmas of providing care in a system stretched to its limits. They will learn that compassion alone may not be enough, and they are forced to grow in ways they never expected.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elpida Stojcevska as Petra
- Sofia Tjelta as Kissy
- Deniz Kaya as Joakim
- Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Anders Ustad
- Taume Dery as Samuel
- Cathrine Frost Andersen as Anne Kathrine
- Hannah Haslie as Mari
- Thomas Gullestad as Kristian
Supporting cast
- Jakob Fort as Mathias
Guest cast
- Ebba Steenstrup Såheim as Leah
- Haakon Johannes Kjølberg Hauge as Sebastian
- Eline Hunstad Haugen as Johanne
- Heidi Goldmann as Marianne
- Jonas Bern as Tobias
- Henrik Rafaelsen as Bjørn Ivar
- Eline Radharani Breitenstein as Emma
- Lavleen Kaur as Maryam
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 11, 2026 | May 2, 2026 |
| Season 2 | 1 | September 12, 2026 | September 12, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Night shift During her first night shift, Petra is the only one responsible in a situation that could be fatal if even one mistake takes place. |
April 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Accident Anders and the other doctors have to deal with a serious traffic accident that demands everything from them. Meanwhile, when an elderly man is dying, Petra must deal with his demanding relatives. |
April 11, 2026 |
| 3 |
Borderline Petra gets a challenge after a patient has fallen from the third floor. Meanwhile, Joakim shows a new side of himself. |
April 18, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 12, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NRK1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 2, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |