20 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestKing Johan has ruled according to all traditions, until a poll in Norways largest newspaper claims that only 48 percent think the royals do a good job. Then the king takes action to try to turn public opinion with the help of his wife.
Acting
Atle Antonsen's magnificently pathetic King Johan.
Writing
Sharp satire of Scandinavian monarchy in crisis.
Creator
Pål Huuse
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show directly references real Norwegian royal polling data — King Harald V has faced similar approval fluctuations, making this uncomfortably close to documentary.
Atle Antonsen co-wrote much of his own dialogue after researching actual royal PR disasters across Europe.
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