Ragnarok, A Norwegian 6 episode series.

[Fla Dem]

Ragnorak
This six-episode Netflix commission is the balmiest show on this list: It was filmed amid the magnificent scenery of Odda, which is practically the tropics where Norway is concerned. It’s also, surprisingly, the only one with an overt environmental theme. The villains of the piece run the town’s paper mill, contributing to the climate change that’s shrinking the local glacier (and in the process exposing old secrets fundamental to the plot).

And then there’s the biggest difference, which may help to explain Netflix’s interest: It’s a Scandinavian spin on a teenage superhero story, with a hunky but awkward high schooler (David Stakston) moving to his mom’s hometown and suddenly discovering he can throw a hammer for very long distances. This puts him on the radar of the town’s alpha family, an unusually polished and attractive bunch who are not, we soon find out, strictly human. That’s where the title “Ragnarok” — in Norse mythology, the apocalyptic final battle of the gods — comes in.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/03/arts/television/new-nordic-tv-series.html

The 1st season is only 6 episodes. I didn't think I would like it, but it almost immediately captured my attention. Just the beauty of the Nordic landscape. It's in Norwegian with subtitles. It's timeline is current, but references old Norse mythology. The underlining theme is a fight between polluters and young people trying to save the environment. Filmed in Odda Norway. By the end of the 6th episode, it really began to delve in to the whole Thor mythology.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. I watched it even though it's not my favorite movie genre

because I'm studying Norwegian and I was able to watch it with closed-captions in that language. So, because the story was fairly simple it was very easy to follow in that language, and I kind of enjoyed it. The scenery is spectacular. It's also apparent that high school is the same everywhere.

[Fla Dem]

2. Wow, I applaud you for studying Norwegian.

Just hearing it spoken, it would seem to be a very difficult language to learn. And yes, somehow there is always an "In Crowd" in high schools who makes life for the "others" difficult.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

4. It's actually one of the easier languages for English-speakers to learn.

The grammar is pretty simple, very similar to English. It's not hard at all to pick up the basics.

[Fla Dem]

6. I would not have thought that listening to it.

[FarPoint]

8. Is Laurtis, Magna's brother....

Is he Loki?

I struggle with the names of the characters...getting them down better...I enjoy this series...

[Cuthbert Allgood]

9. That is absolutely my guess (possible spoilers if you haven't watched)

My guess is that we will find out in the 2nd season that he was either adopted from the giants or that Magna's mom had an affair with that guy, so that he's half giant.

There is WAY too much showing that he's Loki: trickster, likes Thor but still gives him shit, the cross dressing, the sexuality.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

10. Possibly, but in the mythology Loki is a lot more evil.

I'm waiting to see if Sleipnir the 8-legged horse shows up. The old guy in the electric scooter was obviously Odin, since he was missing one eye, and the old lady at the store is Frigg, the prophetess.

[Cuthbert Allgood]

12. Evil but still very much a trickster.

And still had a soft spot for Thor to some extent.

100% agree on Odin and Frigg. Loved the Garmr. Waiting for ravens, too.

[FarPoint]

13. Yes....the mother having a relationship with the elder Jultu

Hahaha..I'm terrible with their names....I'll catch on eventually. I agree with your findings as well ..Hope Season 2 could meet out this fall at least.... I'm ready for more. !

[Pachamama]

3. Watched all 6 episodes last night

After Vikings I was craving more and so I watched this yesterday....

It’s like Twilight meets Vikings

I enjoyed it and I listened to it in Norwegian with subtitles - loved the scenery

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

11. Try the series "Norsemen," which is Monty Python meets Vikings.

[Voltaire2]

5. It was entertaining.

[eleny]

7. It's "Locke and Key" on steroids

I enjoyed them both.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

14. Thanks! Not big on subtitles but guess could get used to it?