Lilyhammer: Season 1

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Netflix | NRK | Season Premiere Date: January 25, 2012

Starring: Steve Van Zandt, Anne Krigsvoll, Kyrre Hellum

Summary: Streamed exclusively on Netflix, the Norwegian black comedy series is about a New York mobster (Steven Van Zandt) who moves to Lillehammer, Norway, under the witness protection program.

Creator: Eilif Skodvin and Eilif Skodvin and Anne Bjornstad

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Trolls
Air Date: April 5, 2013
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S1:E7. The Babysitter
Air Date: March 29, 2013
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S1:E6. Pack Your Lederhosen
Air Date: March 22, 2013

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Ellen Gray

Feb 8, 2012

I wouldn't say Lilyhammer is worth signing up for Netflix to see, but if you're already paying for it and you like Van Zandt--and Norwegian knits--it's certainly worth a look. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Feb 8, 2012

The Norwegians are the foreigners here, and Norway the foreign land. But that remoteness is part of the show's appeal. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Feb 13, 2012

Lilyhammer splits the difference between lightness and the dark. [17 Feb 2012, p.63]

Tim Goodman

Feb 8, 2012

Lilyhammer is an odd little series with potential. Read full review

Mike Hale

Feb 8, 2012

It tries to combine elements of American mob stories and Scandinavian mysteries, seasoned with frequent overt references to "The Sopranos," but the mixture is pretty flat in the first episode. Read full review

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TheAwesomer

Apr 16, 2012

For the most watched show on TV in Norwegian history, Lilyhammer has terrific writing and a gorgeous cast which is pleasantly Juxtaposed by Van Zandts mafioso character. I really enjoyed the fresh idea and hope to see more great original entertainment from netflix in the future.

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zeecee1

Jun 3, 2015

Love it. Favorite show on Netflix. Great plot, very funny, and love the spotlight it puts on Norwegian culture that is otherwise practically absent from American media.

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sleven06

Dec 9, 2013

well lets start by saying i was really not attracted by this serie at first, but wow i couldnt been more wrong^^.The 1st episode start a lil weird, what i mean is like the first 15 minutes look like a typical ''boring deja-vue american serie'', but once jimmy arrive in northway. oh wow,well lets start by saying i was really not attracted by this serie at first, but wow i couldnt been more wrong^^.The 1st episode start a lil weird, what i mean is like the first 15 minutes look like a typical ''boring deja-vue american serie'', but once jimmy arrive in northway. oh wow, things start to get really funny whit a fresh kind of humor that everytime you think it's gonna be a ''cliché'' scene, but the producer(s) put a twist that you would not expect, and wow, it's writen by a pure genius.I usually dont like serie/movies that you need to read subtitle half of the time but their put it in a so cleaver way that you quickly forget that you need to read it.You got plenty on ''funny violence''scenes and lots of stereotypical jokes writen in a appropriate manner (but you need to be able to take jokes and don't take it seriously).The show always suprise me because i always think that something predictable gonna happen, but they add a lil twist that make your first guess completly wrong.It's a fresh mob style show that keep what use to work in the 70's & 80's of the same gender and mix it whit a new type of refreshing comedy.Really I say it's the best show in the gender since sopranos, but way more funny if you ask me.So if you hesitate before watching it, please don't, it's a smart refreshing comedy/action/drama show, a definitly MUST watch.I love it and for the first time for a ''tv show'' (or netflix) i give this one a solid 10/10.Perfectly directed. *sorry for my grammar, i am french :P*… Expand

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olroalds

Jul 29, 2013

As a Norwegian I love this show. To see what ¨could¨ happen iff a real gangster joins naive Norway. It does not take it self to seriously and is a good mix between drama and comedy.

Btw, this show isn't made bye Netflix, it's made bye the Norwegian national TV Channel NRK

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

TheStateCredit

Jan 6, 2014

LilyHammer is a promising and notable show that has many ups and very few downs, it is a nice thing to see Steven Van Zandt back in action as a mobster. The idea is one of the most original I have ever heard of and watched and has incredible opportunities as a show. There are some weirdLilyHammer is a promising and notable show that has many ups and very few downs, it is a nice thing to see Steven Van Zandt back in action as a mobster. The idea is one of the most original I have ever heard of and watched and has incredible opportunities as a show. There are some weird moments at times but those pass by quickly and you become shot back into the action. H of The State Credit… Expand

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th3uglytruth

Jul 24, 2013

I didn't really know what to expect given that Stevie VZ is the headliner....but I was pleasantly surprised! Enjoyable show...however, I'm not sure if they could continue to make this interesting enough to go past Season 3!

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periscopepete

May 11, 2015

I'm baffled by any positive reviews of this show. I got through 2 episodes. I think it's the stupidest thing I've seen in a decade. Did he learn the language on the flight over? Is there really a woman on planet earth attracted to this guy? Is this supposed to be funny? Seriously, are youI'm baffled by any positive reviews of this show. I got through 2 episodes. I think it's the stupidest thing I've seen in a decade. Did he learn the language on the flight over? Is there really a woman on planet earth attracted to this guy? Is this supposed to be funny? Seriously, are you people watching a different show than I did? This is horrible.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: November 21, 2014
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 23, 2013
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 25, 2012
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  S1:E8. Trolls
  Air Date: April 5, 2013
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  S1:E7. The Babysitter
  Air Date: March 29, 2013
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  S1:E6. Pack Your Lederhosen
  Air Date: March 22, 2013
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  S1:E5. My Kind of Town
  Air Date: March 15, 2013
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  S1:E4. The Midwife
  Air Date: March 8, 2013
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  S1:E3. Guantanamo Blues
  Air Date: March 1, 2013
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  S1:E2. The Flamingo
  Air Date: February 22, 2013
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  S1:E1. Reality Check
  Air Date: February 6, 2012