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Norwegian Series ‘Midsummer Night’ Tops Netflix Views

According to the streaming rating source FlixPatrol, the newly released Norwegian drama series ‘Midsummer Night‘ (original title: ‘Midtsommernatt’) is one of the most viewed series/shows on Netflix today, surpassing global top series like ‘3 Body Problem‘ and ‘Parasyte: The Grey‘. This new Nordic series has quickly risen to the top shortly after its debut on the streaming platform last Thursday.

The Nordic ensemble cast of ‘Midsummer Night’ features acclaimed actress Pernilla August (‘Black Water, ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’, ‘The Best Intentions’) alongside Dennis Storhøi (‘Troll’, ‘A Storm for Christmas’, ‘The 13th Warrior’) and Amalia Holm (‘Motherland: Fort Salem’, Delete Me’). The cast also includes Kim Falck, Christopher Wollter, Fanny Klefelt, Peiman Azizpour, Maria Agwumaro, Eirik Hallert, Liv Osa, and Kadir Talabani.

The popular series is directed by Per-Olav Sørensen (‘A Storm for Christmas’, ‘The Playlist’, ‘Quicksand’). He has also written the series in collaboration with Sofie Forsman (‘Barracuda Queens’, ‘Young Royals’), Tove Forsman (‘Barracuda Queens’, ‘Young Royals’), and Anna Fredrikke Bjerke (‘Gemini’).

Storyline

It’s midsummer. It’s the longest day of the year. It’s a party. There is romance in the air. But it’s also the day that Carina and Johannes after 30 years of marriage choose to tell their family and friends a big secret that has unforeseen consequences. 

Watch the trailer for ‘Midsummer Night’:

The Team Behind ‘Midsummer Night’

Creator/Director: Per-Olav Sørensen Writers: Per-Olav Sørensen, Sofie Forsman, Tove Forsman, Anna Fredrikke Bjerke Producer: Magnus Ramsdalen, Janne Hjeltnes Director of Photography: Ulf Brantås Production Design: Kristine Wilhelmsen Cast: Pernilla August, Dennis Storhøi, Amalia Holm, Sofia Tjelta, Linn Skåber, Kim Falck, Christopher Wollter, Fanny Klefelt, Peiman Azizpour, Maria Agwumaro, Eirik Hallert, Liv Osa and Kadir Talabani Production Company: The Global Ensemble Drama

Access the full list of credits here.

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