Meaning of Life

Synopsis

Alva wants nothing more than to become a parent together with boyfriend Nico, but it's just not happening. Meanwhile, her sister Ellen has three children with husband Alex — and dearly wishes she hadn't.

First Air Date: 2022-12-11

Last Air Date: 2025-06-29

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Tove Eriksen Hillblom, Maria Nygren

Networks: Viaplay

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Top Cast

Helena af Sandeberg as Ellen
Celie Sparre as Alva
Ulf Stenberg as Alex
Hannes Fohlin as Nico
Max Tjernström as Jack
Marley Ullberg Hartzberg as Nora
Vide Stenberg Linnemihl as Hugo
Madeleine Martin as Angelica
Ayton Maciel as Harry
Anna Bjelkerud as Mona

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes (2022-12-11)

Ellen realizes that she has no idea who she is anymore, and the sudden death of an anonymous colleague sends her into a fright. Alva and Nico are starting an IVF treatment, but Alva doubts if it will succeed.
Ep. 2: Buddha the Bullshitter (2022-12-11)

Ellen desperately tries to figure out what she really wants. Meanwhile, Alex is worried that she is going to leave him. Alva is entirely focused on the motherhood-to-come when she meets someone from her past.
Ep. 3: Never Let the Idiots Win (2022-12-11)

Ellen starts a hunting course and meets Matteo, while Alex feels that Ellen is slipping further away. Alva and Nico both receive life-changing news. Polly pushes Ellen and Alva into a hurtful conflict.
Ep. 4: Do You Want to Shoot Me? (2022-12-18)

Alva lets go of her fears and allows herself to fully embrace the pregnancy, while Adam reappears in her life. Nico is torn between Alva and Harry and is forced into a betrayal.
Ep. 5: Look, There’s the Heart (2022-12-18)

Alex tries to get Ellen back to her old self. Alva and Nico have booked an ultrasound where they anticipate to hear the baby's heartbeat — the actual proof of whether they are going to be parents or not.
Ep. 6: The Battle of Hastings (2022-12-18)

Alva tries to process the loss of the child, which leads her into the worst possible emotional state. Meanwhile, Ellen attends a butchering course with Matteo and everything between them is put to the test.
Ep. 7: So Now I’m a Sexist Too? (2022-12-25)

After being confronted with Alva and Nico's real problems, Ellen realizes that all the bickering between her and Alex is trivial in comparison. However, the idyllic existence is soon abruptly broken.
Ep. 8: I Just Wanted to Protect You (2022-12-25)

Ellen and Alex are going on a joint hunting weekend with the intent on saving their marriage. Alva and Nico decide that it's going to be the two of them, but while in town, they run into Adam and Aida.