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Netflix viewers have stumbled across a Viking comedy that has managed to hit all the right notes. It is called Norsemen, and it is one of those rare shows that quietly sits in the corner while others shout for attention – until someone presses play and wonders why they hadn’t heard about it sooner.
What is Netflix’s Norsemen About?
The series originally aired on Norway’s NRK1 before Netflix gave it a global stage. What makes it unusual is how it was shot, in both English and Norwegian at the same time, per Unilad. There are no awkward dubbing or subtitles necessary unless you want them and you can jump right in and understand every absurd moment right from the start.
The series, set in 790 AD, centers around the village of Norheim. Life there isn’t filled with grand battles or blood-soaked conquests and instead, it’s about the strange blend of Viking savagery and oddly modern problems like marriage dilemmas and awkward leadership struggles. The result is a strange and clever look at life among the Norse, where warriors bicker like office workers and every situation feels slightly off-balance in the best way.
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That’s how sad you get when you learn that there will not be a season 4 on Netflix.
We hope to find other ways to bring you more Norsemen in the future, but for now enjoy the first three seasons.
It has been a blast for all of us, thanks for watching ❤️ pic.twitter.com/kIwZOsB5pK
— NORSEMEN (@NorsemenO) September 30, 2020
