Series synopsis
Families Like Ours, also known as Familier som vores is a drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV 2 on October 20, 2024. It ended on December 1, 2024. It was created by Thomas Vinterberg, Bo Hr. Hansen. It stars Amaryllis August, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Paprika Steen.
In a not-too-distant future, Denmark faces total evacuation due to rising water levels. As the nation prepares to leave their homes, high school student Laura must choose between her divorced parents and the boy she's fallen in love with.
Premise
In a not-too-distant future, Denmark faces total evacuation due to rising water levels. As the nation prepares to leave their homes, high school student Laura must choose between her divorced parents and the boy she's fallen in love with.
Premise: Countries disappear, love remains.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amaryllis August as Laura
- Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt as Elias
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Jacob
- Paprika Steen as Fanny
- Helene Reingaard Neumann as Amalie
- Esben Smed as Nikolaj
- Magnus Millang as Henrik
Guest cast
- David Dencik as Peter
- Asta Kamma August as Christel
- Max Kaysen Høyrup as Lucas
- Mikkel Rugaard Kjær as Mikkel
- Aya Grann as Mathilde
- Albert Carey Drasbæk as Valde
- Anne Fletting as Bente
- Christian Matschofsky as SFO assistent
- Stine Schrøder Jensen as Departementschef
- Kristian Ibler as Embedsmand
- Christiane Gjellerup Koch as Rektor
- Niclas Bendixen as Lars
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | October 20, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hour Draws Near Most of Denmark's citizens are blissfully unaware that water levels are rapidly rising. We follow 19-year-old student Laura and her family as the life-altering news changes their lives forever. |
October 20, 2024 |
| 2 |
Separating the Wheat from the Chaff Everyone is relying on Jacob to find the money needed to relocate his extended family to Paris - except Fanny who refuses to be a burden to anyone. |
October 27, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Angel's Watch The nation of Denmark is officially dismantled. Angry workers attack the estate looking to get paid and Nikolaj and Henrik fight back with grave consequences. |
November 3, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV 2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 20, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2024 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | ended |