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A comedian becomes a priest after almost dying. God help us all.
Currently Airing
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IMDb
75
Google
84

Presten (2017)

Deadpan absurdityCringe comedy goldSmall town chaos

Latest Episode

Episode 6
30 min

Season 2 • Episode 6

Latest

Episode 6

Mar 2, 2018

Overview

Comedy

Comedy series about comedian Bjarte Tjøstheim, who after a near-death experience decides to quit the popular radio show Radioresepsjonen and start a new and more meaningful life as a priest.

Flag of NONONorwegian
Content warning
mockumentarypriest
Second chancesIdentity crisisMeaning vs. comfortCommunity and belonging

Standout Aspects

Acting

Tjøstheim playing himself is uncomfortably perfect.

Writing

Sharp dialogue hiding genuine spiritual questions.

Direction

Mockumentary style that actually serves the story.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you crave weird Norwegian humor nobody else gets.·Friends: With your friend who loves The Office and uncomfortable silences.·Binge: Both seasons back-to-back, it's basically a long awkward movie.
Heads up:Emotional: Unexpected poignancy about mortality sneaks up on you.
Bjarte TjøstheimVidar Josdal

Creators

Bjarte Tjøstheim, Vidar Josdal

First AiredJan 7, 2017
StatusOngoing

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Seasons2·Episodes12
NRK1

Top Cast

Bjarte Tjøstheim

Bjarte Tjøstheim

Himself

Tone Beate Mostraum

Tone Beate Mostraum

Kristin Huseby

Christian Skolmen

Christian Skolmen

Konrad

Marika Enstad

Marika Enstad

Margit

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Tjøstheim actually co-created this after leaving real radio show Radioresepsjonen, blurring fiction and reality deliciously.

Cultural

Norway's church-state separation in 2017 makes this weirdly timely—Bjarte's crisis mirrors a nation's identity shift.

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