Season 1 • Episode 12
LatestThe first appearance on screen for Bert Ljung, a normal teenager who's diary Swedes have been able to follow in well over ten books now. As in the books, he fights spots, looks for girls, runs his moped, plays with his weird friends Ake and Erik, and a lot of other stuff teenagers are supposed to do.
Writing
Anders Jacobsson's voiceover captures teen diary delusion perfectly.
Acting
Martin Andersson commits fully to Bert's tragic confidence.
Creators
Sören Olsson, Anders Jacobsson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The books were already a decade-old phenomenon; this series arrived after Swedes had grown up WITH Bert on paper.
Bert's moped—an iconic Puch Maxi—became such a symbol that Swedish teens still reference 'Bert-bilar' as shorthand for cringe mobile status.
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