14 minSeason 1 • Episode 24
LatestEver since Clint's father Pontus disappeared on Christmas Eve five years ago, Clint has loathed Christmas. But everything changes when a mysterious man appears in his closet and drops a time spy. When Clint tries the binoculars, he sees his father stuck in ancient times. At the same time, strange things begin to happen - Gustav Vasa steps out of the closet, misplaced by 500 years. With the help of the time viewer, Clint embarks on a breathtaking adventure to save his father, where he travels through history.
Writing
Gustav Vasa fish-out-of-water comedy is genuinely sharp
Production
Swedish historical detail on a streaming budget that punches above weight
Acting
Wickberg carries complex grief with surprising nuance for family fare
Gusten Wickberg
Clint Östskog
Simon J. Berger
Bildsköne Bengtsson
Maja Rung
Mamma Moa
Lisette Pagler
Cindy
Richard Ulfsäter
Pappa Pontus
Inger Nilsson
Nettan
Christoffer Nyqvist
Ingo
Per Svensson
Erland
Sissela Kyle
Sirpa
Loa Falkman
Häxdomare
Johannes Bah Kuhnke
Jacop Andersen/Bråke
Magnus Samuelsson
Esbjörn Holmgång
Siham Shurafa
Aissa
Fredrik Lexfors
Mårten
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Gustav Vasa is Sweden's foundational king—imagine George Washington popping out of a teenager's closet, but with more beheadings.
The 'time spy' binoculars were a practical prop with working LED internals; young Wickberg reportedly broke three during the water scene in episode 17.
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