Valkyrien – 2016

Go Beyond Nordic Noir - 8x52'

Scripted

Ravn, a respected physician, is desperately seeking a cure for his dying wife, Vilma. When the hospital stops her treatment, Ravn continues working in secret. He is aided by the corrupt civil defence man Leif, a doomsday prepper and former patient of his. Deep underground, Ravn and Leif open an illegal clinic for treating off-the-grid patients. The clinic finances Ravn’s research into a cure for Vilma, while Leif increases his position among the criminal and the paranoid who live outside the welfare state.

Why we like it:

Valkyrien is a high-concept thriller like nothing we have seen before. Unmissable.

“If you binge-watch one series […] make it this loopy, ingenious Norwegian thriller. My current show crush”
Mike Hale –  New York Times

“If you liked Breaking Bad or  Dexter you should watch Valkyrien. […] Good and bad boundaries become blured in this “high-concept” gripping thriller.”
filmschoolrejects.com

“One heck of a ride”
The Sunday Times – Stephen Armstrong

“Succeeds in being truly unusual”
The Guardian – Mark Lawson

“There are twists and turns aplenty… a masterclass in tension”
i News – Rob Epstein

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Program information:

Season 1 / 8×52’ / Returning /HD / Production Year: 2016-2017

  • Genre:

    Drama Thriller

  • Broadcaster:

    NRK

  • Shooting language:

    Norwegian

  • Writers:

    Erik Richter Strand (Occupied), Thomas Seeberg Torjussen, Bjørn Ekeberg, Kathrine Valen Zeiner

  • Director:

    Erik Richter Strand (Occupied)