Farmen (2001)
The long-running Swedish reality series that strips modern life away, challenging contestants to survive and compete as traditional farmers on TV4.
Farmen - Series Information
- Original Title: Farmen
- First Air Year: 2001
- Last Air Year: 2026
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Reality
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 19
- Number of Episodes: 943
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Swedish
- Spoken Languages: Swedish
- Networks: TV4
- Production Companies: Strix Television
- Production Countries: Sweden
- Alternative Titles: Farmen Afrika (SE)
Farmen - Plot
Swedish version of the reality show in which six women and six men are thrown together to survive as farmers without the luxuries of running water, electricity and mobile telephones.
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Farmen - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Gustav "Gutta" Andersson
- Hans Wincent
- Paolo Roberto
- Anna Brolin
- Linda Lindorff
- Hans Fahlén
- Filippa Lagerbäck
Farmen - FAQs
Where can you watch Farmen online?
Farmen airs on TV4 in Sweden and is available to stream via TV4 Play. International viewers can check JustWatch for regional streaming options and platform availability, as access may vary depending on your country.
What is Farmen about?
Farmen is a Swedish reality competition series in which a group of men and women must live and work together as farmers, completely cut off from modern conveniences such as electricity, running water, and mobile phones. Contestants compete in challenges to avoid elimination.
How many seasons does Farmen have?
Farmen has 19 seasons and over 943 episodes as of its latest season. Notable editions include Farmen Afrika and Farmen Skärgården, which relocated the format to different settings while keeping the same survival-farming premise.
Is Farmen still running or has it been cancelled?
Farmen is still an active, returning series. It is currently in production and continues to air on TV4 in Sweden, making it one of the longest-running reality competition formats in Scandinavian television history.
Who are the presenters and cast of Farmen?
Farmen has featured several presenters over the years, including Paolo Roberto, Anna Brolin, Linda Lindorff, Hans Fahlén, and Filippa Lagerbäck. Contestants such as Gustav "Gutta" Andersson and Hans Wincent have also appeared as participating farmers.
Is Farmen based on a true story or original format?
Farmen is not based on a true story. It is a reality format in which real participants are placed in a historically inspired farming environment. The Swedish version, produced by Strix Television, has been airing on TV4 since 2001 and has inspired similar formats across Scandinavia.
What language is Farmen filmed in?
Farmen is filmed entirely in Swedish. It is a Swedish-language production originally broadcast on TV4 and produced by Strix Television in Sweden. No dubbed or multilingual versions are part of the original broadcast format.
What are shows similar to Farmen?
If you enjoy Farmen, you may also like Become a Farmer (2023), Draumen om eit småbruk (2022), Little People, Big World (2006), America's Next Top Model (2003), and The Masked Singer (2020) — all reality-based series with competitive or lifestyle-focused formats.
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