Lilyhammer (2012)
A New York mobster swaps the streets of Manhattan for the snowy hills of Norway in this darkly comic crime series that made streaming history.
Lilyhammer - Series Information
- Original Title: Lilyhammer
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Created by: Anne Bjørnstad, Eilif Skodvin
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Norwegian, Ossetian; Ossetic
- First Air Date: January 25, 2012 (United States - TV-MA), January 25, 2012 (Germany - 16), January 25, 2012 (India - U), January 25, 2012 (Australia - MA 15+), January 25, 2012 (Brazil - 16), January 25, 2012 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix, NRK1
- Production Companies: Rubicon TV AS, Rubicon TV
- Production Countries: Norway
- Alternative Titles: Лиллехаммер (RU)
Lilyhammer - Plot
After Frank The Fixer Tagliano testifies against his Mafia boss in New York, he enters the Witness Protection Program and makes an unusual demand: he wants to be set up with a new life in the Norwegian small town of Lillehammer or as he calls it, Lilyhammer.
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Lilyhammer - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Anne Bjørnstad
- Eilif Skodvin
Main Cast
- Steven Van Zandt
- Sven Nordin
- Trond Fausa Aurvåg
- Marian Saastad Ottesen
- Anne Krigsvoll
- Steinar Sagen
- Kyrre Hellum
- Mikael Aksnes-Pehrson
- Paul Kaye
- Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
Writers
- Steven Van Zandt
- Anne Bjørnstad
- Eilif Skodvin
Lilyhammer - FAQs
Where can you stream Lilyhammer online?
Lilyhammer is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video. Availability may vary depending on your region, so checking your local Netflix library or Amazon Video is recommended.
Is Lilyhammer based on a true story?
Lilyhammer is a fictional series, though its premise draws on real cultural contrasts between American mob culture and Scandinavian society. The character of Frank Tagliano is not based on a specific real person, but the show's Norwegian setting and social commentary reflect genuine aspects of life in Norway.
Why did Steven Van Zandt want to film in Norway?
Steven Van Zandt, best known as Silvio Dante in The Sopranos, was inspired by the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. He developed the concept of a mobster relocating there, co-creating the show with Norwegian writers Anne Bjørnstad and Eilif Skodvin to blend American crime drama with Nordic comedy.
Was Lilyhammer the first Netflix original series?
Lilyhammer is widely regarded as Netflix's first original series, premiering on January 25, 2012, before House of Cards debuted in 2013. It was a co-production with Norwegian broadcaster NRK1, making it a landmark moment in the history of streaming television and original content.
Who are the main actors in Lilyhammer?
Lilyhammer stars Steven Van Zandt as Frank Tagliano, alongside Sven Nordin, Trond Fausa Aurvåg, Marian Saastad Ottesen, Anne Krigsvoll, Steinar Sagen, Kyrre Hellum, Mikael Aksnes-Pehrson, Paul Kaye, and Nils Jørgen Kaalstad.
How many seasons and episodes does Lilyhammer have?
Lilyhammer ran for 3 seasons with a total of 24 episodes, each season containing 8 episodes. The series aired from 2012 to 2014 before concluding. There is also a Specials collection (Season 0) containing 3 additional episodes.
Is Lilyhammer worth watching for crime drama fans?
Lilyhammer earned praise for its sharp culture-clash humor and Steven Van Zandt's charismatic lead performance. Critics appreciated its unique blend of American mob storytelling and Norwegian social satire. Fans of crime comedies and Nordic noir will find it an entertaining and distinctive series unlike most others in the genre.
What are shows similar to Lilyhammer?
If you enjoy Lilyhammer, you might also like Welcome to Sweden, Home Ground, Penoza, Jordskott, The Valhalla Murders, Hiding, and Jett. These series share similar themes of crime, fish-out-of-water narratives, or Nordic settings that fans of Lilyhammer tend to appreciate.
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