Series synopsis
Dag is a comedy drama television series that premiered on TV 2 Direkte on September 30, 2010. It ended on November 19, 2015. It was created by Andy Gordon, Jack Burditt. It stars Atle Antonsen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Tuva Novotny and Agnes Kittelsen.
Meet Dag, a couple's therapist who holds a 90% divorce rate. His philosophy in life is that people should live alone and he's happy to share that with his patients. Dag leads a quiet life and the only thing he loves more than his solitude is prescription drugs. However, Dag's peaceful existence is about to change radically when Eva enters his life.
Premise
Meet Dag, a couple's therapist who holds a 90% divorce rate. His philosophy in life is that people should live alone and he's happy to share that with his patients. Dag leads a quiet life and the only thing he loves more than his solitude is prescription drugs. However, Dag's peaceful existence is about to change radically when Eva enters his life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Atle Antonsen as Dag Refsnes
- Anders Baasmo Christiansen as Benedikt Skovrand
- Tuva Novotny as Eva Holstad
- Agnes Kittelsen as Malin Tramell
- Rolf Lassgård as Ernst
- Rebecka Hemse as Rakel
- Ine Jansen as Mia Ballac
- Silje Torp as Marianne Refsnes
Supporting cast
- Eli Anne Linnestad as Dag's Mother
- Finn Schau as Dag's Father
- Jannik Bonnevie as Therapist
- Berte Rommetveit as Britt
- Joachim Calmeyer as Bergersen
- Kaia Varjord as Trine
- Sebastian Stigar as Vanilla Ice
- Mikkel Bratt Silset as Theo
- Jill Schau as Mias mor
- Nina Andreassen as Jordmor
- Anne Ryg as Inger
- Morten Milde as Morten
Guest cast
- Eli Anne Linnestad as Dag's Mother
- Finn Schau as Dag's Father
- Jannik Bonnevie as Therapist
- Berte Rommetveit as Britt
- Joachim Calmeyer as Bergersen
- Kaia Varjord as Trine
- Sebastian Stigar as Vanilla Ice
- Mikkel Bratt Silset as Theo
- Jill Schau as Mias mor
- Nina Andreassen as Jordmor
- Anne Ryg as Inger
- Morten Milde as Morten
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 30, 2010 | December 2, 2010 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 22, 2011 | November 24, 2011 |
| Season 3 | 10 | January 17, 2013 | March 21, 2013 |
| Season 4 | 10 | September 17, 2015 | November 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dag lives by his routines, leading a quiet life. The only thing he loves more than loneliness are prescription drugs. |
September 30, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Eva is determined to seduce Dag in a week. Marianne is keen to get her brother in therapy. Dag on the other hand has no intention of going to therapy. |
October 7, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Dag is persuaded to date Eva, Eva puts her head in the dish after meeting 'PEZ' the bear. Dag's sister is upset, her son wants to live with his dad. |
October 14, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Mia is trying to keep things in order, but Dag's substance abuse and depressed mood are taking a major toll on his clients. |
September 22, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 After a night of heavy drinking, Dag wakes up on the floor in a public park toilet dressed in only his underwear. Little does he know his day is only going to get worse. |
September 29, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Dag is having a hard time at Ernst's rehab clinic after being diagnosed with self-pity. Meanwhile, Eva has left Goa and returned to Oslo with her son. |
October 6, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Dag's sister sets him up for what will most certainly be another catastrophic date. |
January 17, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Eva is becoming claustrophobic inside Dag's apartment as a homemaker. |
January 24, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 When Dag throws a dinner party for his sister's homecoming, someone from Eva's past shows up unexpectedly. |
January 31, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 17, 2015 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 24, 2015 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 1, 2015 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV 2 Direkte |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 30, 2010 |
| Last aired | November 19, 2015 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 22:15:00 |