Series synopsis
War Sailor, also known as Krigsseileren is a drama television series that premiered on Netflix on April 2, 2023. It ended on April 2, 2023. It was created by Gunnar Vikene. It stars Kristoffer Joner, Ine Marie Wilmann and Pål Sverre Hagen.
When WWII erupts, two sailors on a Norwegian merchant ship face brutal conditions as they fight to survive a conflict they were never asked to join. Based on true stories of Norwegian merchant sailors and their families during and after World War II.
Premise
When WWII erupts, two sailors on a Norwegian merchant ship face brutal conditions as they fight to survive a conflict they were never asked to join. Based on true stories of Norwegian merchant sailors and their families during and after World War II.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kristoffer Joner as Alfred
- Ine Marie Wilmann as Cecilia
- Pål Sverre Hagen as Sigbjørn
Guest cast
- Henrikke Lund Olsen as Magdeli
- Téa Grønner Joner as Magdeli etter krigen
- Siv Torin Knudsen Petersen as Magdeli som voksen
- Armand Hannestad as William
- Daniel Berg as William etter krigen
- Noah Nygård as Olav
- Oskar Hallaråker Hellesøy as Olav etter krigen
- Leon Tobias Slettbakk as Aksel Andersen
- Alexandra Gjerpen as Hanna Wiig
- Arthur Hakalahti as Braathen
- Karl Vidar Lende as Monsen
- Mats Holm as Birger Mohr
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 2, 2023 | April 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Despite his daughter's desperate plea to stay, Alfred and his friend Sigbjørn set out on an 18-month assignment on a merchant ship headed to New York. |
April 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Ships sink and allies die, but Alfred and Sigbjørn bravely fight the threat of the German Navy while their involuntary participation in the war drags on. |
April 2, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In the wake of the war, Sigbjørn attempts to rebuild his life in Norway until a shocking letter leads him to make a fateful decision. |
April 2, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 2, 2023 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |