Series synopsis
The Commoner, also known as Harald & Sonja is a drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on February 14, 2025. It ended on February 21, 2025. It was created by Vibeke Idsøe. It stars Sindre Strand Offerdal, Gina Bernhoft Gørvell, Anders Baasmo Christiansen and Anneke von der Lippe.
A lavish royal drama that tells the incredible love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja, and how their love almost plunged Norway into a constitutional crisis.
Premise
A lavish royal drama that tells the incredible love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja, and how their love almost plunged Norway into a constitutional crisis.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sindre Strand Offerdal as Crown Prince Harald
- Gina Bernhoft Gørvell as Sonja Haraldsen
- Anders Baasmo Christiansen as King Olav V
- Anneke von der Lippe as Dagny Haraldsen
- Tine Nygård Bentsen as Annemor Møst
Guest cast
- Henriette McCarthy as Princess Tatiana Radziwill
- Torbjørn Aamodt as VG Journalist
- Elisabeth Bech Aschehoug as Princess Astrid, Mrs. Ferner
- Kåre Conradi as Oskar Hasselknippe
- Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen as Johan H. Stenersen
- Eilif Hartwig as Jan August Ørner
- Håvard Henriksen as Nils Jørgen Astrup
- Joakim Hesjevik as Anthony Armstrong-Jones
- Nadia Rølsvåg Horsgård as Yvonne Solitair Stenersen
- Andreas Høvik as VG Journalist
- Hannah Kongrød as Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
- Maria Leonora Lilleås as Princess Margaretha of Sweden
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | February 14, 2025 | February 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Duty Crown Prince Harald graduates from military academy, but his reputation needs repair. King Olav introduces him to princesses, fuelling speculation about his future queen. While rumours swirl about a match with Greece’s Princess, Harald’s attention is drawn to a commoner, Sonja Haraldsen, leaving the press and royal circles buzzing. |
February 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Love While Harald studies at Oxford, King Olav, grieving Crown Princess Märtha, hosts a birthday party filled with princesses. But Harald longs for Sonja and his friends. Tension rises as Sonja, watching her friends start families, urges Harald to seek his father’s permission to marry, challenging royal tradition and their secret love. |
February 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
An Unnatural Way of Living The press hunts for royal gossip, while Sonja fears losing herself if she joins the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth pressures King Olav to address Harald's choice, as Harald battles between love and duty. With tensions high and rumours swirling, Harald delivers an ultimatum: only the King can decide their fate. |
February 21, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 14, 2025 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |