Robins (2006)

Sweden's beloved late-night comedy institution, hosted by Robin Paulsson across 16 seasons of sketches, satire, and star-studded studio conversations.

Robins - Series Information

  • Original Title: Robins
  • First Air Year: 2006
  • Last Air Year: 2019
  • Created by: Robin Paulsson
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Comedy, Talk
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 16
  • Number of Episodes: 139
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Swedish
  • Spoken Languages: Swedish
  • Networks: SVT1

Robins - Plot

Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show which premiered on SVT2 on August 23, 2006. The host is the young stand-up comedian Robin Paulsson from Malmö. The show's format is similar to that of other late-night shows, Robin makes jokes about recent news, shows sketches, and talks to a guest in the studio. One of the most popular sketches in the show features Robin appearing as Swedish football player Zlatan Ibrahimović.

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Robins - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Robin Paulsson

Main Cast

  • Robin Paulsson
  • Johan Glans
  • Petra Mede
  • David Batra
  • Peter Apelgren
  • Måns Zelmerlöw
  • Robert Gustafsson
  • Anders Jansson
  • Måns Möller
  • Anders Johansson

Writers

  • Kristoffer Svensson

Robins - FAQs

Who is the host of Robins?

Robins is hosted by Robin Paulsson, a stand-up comedian originally from Malmö, Sweden. He created and fronted the show from its debut in 2006 all the way through its final season in 2019, becoming one of Sweden's most recognizable television personalities in the process.

What is Robins the TV show about?

Robins is a Swedish late-night talk show in the tradition of classic formats: Robin Paulsson opens with topical jokes about current events, performs comedy sketches, and sits down with a studio guest. One of its most beloved recurring bits features Paulsson impersonating football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Why is Robin Paulsson's Zlatan impression so famous?

Robin Paulsson's portrayal of Zlatan Ibrahimović became one of the show's signature sketches, capturing the football icon's distinctive swagger and blunt charisma. The impression resonated widely with Swedish audiences who adore Zlatan as a national hero, turning the recurring bit into a cultural touchstone of the series.

How many seasons and episodes does Robins have?

Robins ran for 16 seasons and a total of 139 episodes between 2006 and 2019. Season lengths varied across the run, ranging from 7 to 12 episodes, with most later seasons settling into a consistent 8-episode format per season.

Where can you watch Robins online?

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Who are the notable guests on Robins?

Over its 13-year run, Robins welcomed a wide range of Swedish entertainment figures. Recurring guests included comedians Johan Glans, David Batra, and Robert Gustafsson, alongside performers Petra Mede, Måns Zelmerlöw, Peter Apelgren, Anders Jansson, Måns Möller, and Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson.

Is Robins similar to other late-night talk shows?

Very much so. Robins follows the classic late-night format pioneered by shows like Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson — topical monologue, comedy sketches, and a celebrity interview — but with a distinctly Swedish sensibility and Robin Paulsson's irreverent stand-up energy at its core.

When did Robins end and why?

Robins concluded in 2019 after 16 seasons on SVT1, wrapping up a 13-year run that made it one of Sweden's longest-running late-night comedy formats. The show ended with its status listed as concluded, though no widely publicized single reason was given for its closure.

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