Series synopsis
Fractures, also known as Vitjanir is a drama television series that premiered on RÚV on April 17, 2022. It was created by Eva Sigurðardóttir, Kolbrún Anna Björnsdóttir, Vala Þórsdóttir. It stars Kolbrún Anna Björnsdóttir, Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir, Baldur Einarsson and Joi Johannsson.
Drama series about Kristín, an emergency doctor who moves with her teenage daughter back to her parents' home in a small fishing village, following her own husband's affair. Kristín, who is grounded and rational, quickly realises she is out of her comfort zone communicating with her mother, a medium, and finds herself forced to look the ghosts of her past directly in the eye.
Premise
Drama series about Kristín, an emergency doctor who moves with her teenage daughter back to her parents' home in a small fishing village, following her own husband's affair. Kristín, who is grounded and rational, quickly realises she is out of her comfort zone communicating with her mother, a medium, and finds herself forced to look the ghosts of her past directly in the eye.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kolbrún Anna Björnsdóttir as Hanna
- Sara Dögg Ásgeirsdóttir as Kristín
- Baldur Einarsson as Matti
- Joi Johannsson as Ragnar
- Katla Njálsdóttir as Lilja
- Sveinn Ólafur Gunnarsson as Siggi
- Edda Björgvinsdóttir as Lísbet
- Steinunn Ólína Þorsteinsdóttir as Inga
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 17, 2022 | June 5, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Somewhere, Sometime... Ghosts from the past encircle the emergency doctor Kristín as she moves with Lilja, her teenage daughter, back home to her parents in Hólmafjörður as she tries to recuperate after discovering her husband's affair. She starts work at the local healthcare centre and needs to prove to old friends that she is a competent manager and doctor. |
April 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
It's a Piece of Cake Kristín is worried that her mother is not taking her medication and Lilja feels an uncomfortable connection to the world of her grandmother. When Kristín takes part in a search & rescue mission, she needs to work closely with Ragnar, a policeman who is also her ex. |
April 24, 2022 |
| 3 |
Freaking Out The secretary at the healthcare centre, who has used their position for years to sell alternative remedies, reject's Kristín's ban on the practice, with severe consequences. At the same time, the problems in Kristín's private life mount up. |
May 1, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RÚV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 17, 2022 |
| Last aired | June 5, 2022 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:15:00 |