The successful drama series about the Norwegian oil adventure, State of Happiness (original title: Lykkeland) has reached its anticipated third and final season. The series has been sold to around 50 countries, and has won multiple awards, including Canneseries and Gullruten, and is now set for its Norwegian premiere on October 26 on NRK TV and October 27 on NRK1.
About the final season
Back in the oil city of Stavanger, we meet the characters from last season again, along with some new faces. Seven years have passed since the Alexander Kielland disaster, which concluded season 2 of State of Happiness, and the industry has undergone many changes, with new start-ups appearing.
The eight new episodes of the third season take us back to the late 80s, to revisit a period when the oil was flowing steadily in Norway, the shoulder pads were broad, the hair was high, and there was lots of partying. Some became extremely wealthy on oil in this period, while others crash-landed and lost everything.
Anna (Anne Regine Ellingsæter) has become a widow and the mother of twins. She leaves her safe position in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for a job in the tech company of the charismatic engineer Sture (Herman Flesvig). Her brother Rein (Ole Christoffer Ertvaag), an oil worker, eventually also joins the project.
Toril (Malene Wadel). Photo: Jo Voets/Maipo Film/NRK
Fredrik Nyman (Paal Herman Ims) and the doctor (Turid Rivertz Vatne). Photo: Jo Voets/Maipo Film/NRK
Toril (Malene Wadel) has established herself as Stavanger nightlife queen and runs several popular restaurants. But a high consume of alcohol and drugs causes problems for herself and her family. Meanwhile, her husband, Christian (Paal Herman Ims), is worried about his fellow divers. Some of them are starting to show signs of serious tendon damage after deep dives.
At the same time, Nyman Rederier is moving towards a generational change. But is Christian ready to take over from his father, Fredrik (Per Kjerstad)? Christian’s mother, Ingrid (Pia Tjelta), would also like to have a hand in the game when the future of the family business is to be decided.
Key cast
The final season of State of Happiness features a talented ensemble cast, bringing both new and familiar faces to the screen.
Anna (Anne Regine Ellingsæter), the entrepreneur Sture (Herman Flesvig), and his brother Rein (Ole Christoffer Ertvaag). Photo: Maipo Film/NRK
Leading the series is Anne Regine Ellingsæter as Anna Hellevik Kay, now navigating life as a widow and mother. Popular Norwegian comedian and actor Herman Flesvig joins the cast as Sture Movik, a charismatic entrepreneur. Paal Herman Ims returns as Christian Nyman, along with Malene Wadel as his wife, Toril Nyman, who is facing personal struggles. Pia Tjelta plays Ingrid Nyman, with Per Kjerstad as Fredrik Nyman, both dealing with family legacy issues. Ole Christoffer Ertvaag portrays Rein Hellevik, Anna’s brother, while Mads Sjøgård Pettersen appears as Martin Lekanger. Laila Goody plays Randi Torstensen, and Stig Henrik Hoff portrays Tobias.
Newcomers alongside Herman Flesvig include 14-year-old rising star Henrikke Lund Olsen as Marie, Toril and Fredrik’s daughter, and Eirik Støre as Marius, Toril and Frank’s son. Anastasios Soulis plays Frank Lawson, while Adam Fergus joins as Ed Young, rounding out the core cast for this climactic chapter.
Rein Hellevik (Ole Christopher Ertvaag). Photo: Maipo Film/NRK
The production
Written by Mette M. Bølstad (Nobel) and helmed by Petter Næss (Elling), the series is produced by Synnøve Hørsdal and Anne Bergseng at Maipo Film for NRK. Executive producers for NRK are Alec Thom and Ales Ree.
Source: NRK Photo credits:Jo Voets / Maipo Film / NRK
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The successful drama series about the Norwegian oil adventure, State of Happiness (original title: Lykkeland) has reached its anticipated third and final season. The series has been sold to around 50 countries, and has won multiple awards, including Canneseries and Gullruten, and is now set for its Norwegian premiere on October 26 on NRK TV and October 27 on NRK1.
About the final season
Back in the oil city of Stavanger, we meet the characters from last season again, along with some new faces. Seven years have passed since the Alexander Kielland disaster, which concluded season 2 of State of Happiness, and the industry has undergone many changes, with new start-ups appearing.
The eight new episodes of the third season take us back to the late 80s, to revisit a period when the oil was flowing steadily in Norway, the shoulder pads were broad, the hair was high, and there was lots of partying. Some became extremely wealthy on oil in this period, while others crash-landed and lost everything.
Anna (Anne Regine Ellingsæter) has become a widow and the mother of twins. She leaves her safe position in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate for a job in the tech company of the charismatic engineer Sture (Herman Flesvig). Her brother Rein (Ole Christoffer Ertvaag), an oil worker, eventually also joins the project.
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Toril (Malene Wadel) has established herself as Stavanger nightlife queen and runs several popular restaurants. But a high consume of alcohol and drugs causes problems for herself and her family. Meanwhile, her husband, Christian (Paal Herman Ims), is worried about his fellow divers. Some of them are starting to show signs of serious tendon damage after deep dives.
At the same time, Nyman Rederier is moving towards a generational change. But is Christian ready to take over from his father, Fredrik (Per Kjerstad)? Christian’s mother, Ingrid (Pia Tjelta), would also like to have a hand in the game when the future of the family business is to be decided.
Key cast
The final season of State of Happiness features a talented ensemble cast, bringing both new and familiar faces to the screen.
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Leading the series is Anne Regine Ellingsæter as Anna Hellevik Kay, now navigating life as a widow and mother. Popular Norwegian comedian and actor Herman Flesvig joins the cast as Sture Movik, a charismatic entrepreneur. Paal Herman Ims returns as Christian Nyman, along with Malene Wadel as his wife, Toril Nyman, who is facing personal struggles. Pia Tjelta plays Ingrid Nyman, with Per Kjerstad as Fredrik Nyman, both dealing with family legacy issues. Ole Christoffer Ertvaag portrays Rein Hellevik, Anna’s brother, while Mads Sjøgård Pettersen appears as Martin Lekanger. Laila Goody plays Randi Torstensen, and Stig Henrik Hoff portrays Tobias.
Newcomers alongside Herman Flesvig include 14-year-old rising star Henrikke Lund Olsen as Marie, Toril and Fredrik’s daughter, and Eirik Støre as Marius, Toril and Frank’s son. Anastasios Soulis plays Frank Lawson, while Adam Fergus joins as Ed Young, rounding out the core cast for this climactic chapter.
The production
Written by Mette M. Bølstad (Nobel) and helmed by Petter Næss (Elling), the series is produced by Synnøve Hørsdal and Anne Bergseng at Maipo Film for NRK. Executive producers for NRK are Alec Thom and Ales Ree.
Source: NRK Photo credits: Jo Voets / Maipo Film / NRK
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