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Synopsis

King Johan has ruled according to all traditions, until a poll in Norways largest newspaper claims that only 48 percent think the royals do a good job. Then the king takes action to try to turn public opinion with the help of his wife.

First Air Date: 2021-09-18

Last Air Date: 2022-11-05

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Pål Huuse

Networks: TV 2 Direkte

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Top Cast

Atle Antonsen as Kong Johan
Ine Jansen as Dronning Isabella
Jonas Strand Gravli as Kronprins Henrik
Chloé-Fleur Kolstad as Prinsesse Ellinor
Petter Winther as Frode
Gisken Armand as Hoffsjefen Berit
Mattis Herman Nyquist as Statsministeren
Ada Eide as Mia
Steffen Bang as Royal bodyguard
Jenny Strøm Bjørntvedt as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

The conservative royal couple Johan and Isabella have always ruled in the same way, but now their popularity is at record lows. They must try and win back the popularity of the people.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2021-09-18)

The royal family's popularity is down to historically low levels. King Johan, Queen Isabella and their staff must quickly find a way to win back the people's trust.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2021-09-25)

The royal couple gets a deeper insight into how the people perceive their personalities and Johan decides to try to make himself a little more popular.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2021-10-02)

Crown Prince Henrik returns home from Germany with a surprise. Johan and the staff are delighted and would like to take advantage of the great news, but Isabella is skeptical.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2021-10-09)

Johan and Isabella want to open the castle and host a party for ordinary people. But Johan is not amused when the charming prime minister unexpectedly appears.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2021-10-16)

King Johan wants to win the hearts of the people through chocolate, while Isabella tries to become a more modern queen; the relationship between Ellinor and Katja takes a new turn.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2021-10-23)

Isabella's sister shows up unexpectedly; Johan receives bad news that ruins his favourite day of the year.
Ep. 7: Episode 7 (2021-10-30)

The Royal House finds out that the Prime Minister is making plans that could bring down the entire monarchy. Johan counters by announcing a major event, but it all ends in chaos. Ellinor has problems with her relationship with Katja.
Ep. 8: Episode 8 (2021-11-06)

Johan is upset with his whole family, but finally makes a deal with the press that could have consequences for the entire monarchy.