Genre: Fantasy; Drama; Superhero
Created by Adam Price
Directed by Mogens Hagedorn, Jannik Johansen, Mads Kamp Thulstrup
Written by Adam Price, Simen Alsvik, Marietta von Hausswolff von Baumgarten, Christian Gamst Miller-Harris, Jacob Katz Hansen
Starring: David Stakston, Jonas Strand Gravli, Herman Tømmeraas, Theresa Frostad Eggesbø, Emma Bones, Henriette Steenstrup, Gísli Örn Garðarsson & Synnøve Macody Lund.
Composer: Halfdan E
Executive producers: Adam Price, Meta Louise Foldager Sørensen
Producer: Stine Meldgaard Madsen
Production Location: Odda, Norway
Production companies: SAM Productions
Network: Netflix
Synopsis: What do you do when you’re an 18-year-old high school senior in a small town in Norway, and you have realized that you’re the chosen one whose task it is to stand up to an ancient and extremely powerful enemy that keeps not just a whole town but an entire country in an iron grip?
The protagonist Magne must attempt to fight this enemy, but how do you keep your cool and make the right choices when you’re a teenager in love, suddenly armed with the world’s mightiest weapon, while at the same time having to figure out who you are? Magne has to weigh every step on his journey from child to adult. As well as navigate the many relations he has finally managed to forge in the small town. But who is — when it all comes down to it — his friend? And who is his enemy?
This last season of Ragnarok was disappointing.
Pros: The only character that had any sort of development was Laurits. Mange gets a happy ending and I appreciated using the premise like a dream fantasy.
Cons: This season failed to capitalise on the excellent story telling from the previous two. The final confrontation between (this shown version) of gods and giants was a letdown. Pacing was too slow & at times in certain moments this season does drag on too long.
Casts & Characters:
Main:
- David Stakston as Magne Seier, returns to Edda as a high school student. The reincarnation of Thor, god of thunder.
- Jonas Strand Gravli [no] as Laurits Seier, Magne’s younger half-brother, and Vidar’s son. He is the reincarnation and reimaging of Loki, god of mischief.
- Herman Tømmeraas as Fjor, high-school-age “son” in the Jutul family of giants from Norse mythology.
- Theresa Frostad Eggesbø [no] as Saxa, the high-school-aged “daughter” in the Jutul family.
- Emma Bones [no] as Gry, Magne’s and Fjor’s love interest.
- Henriette Steenstrup as Turid Seier, Magne’s and Laurits’ mother, wife of Asbjorn.
- Synnøve Macody Lund as Ran, principal of the high school and “mother” in the Jutul family.
- Gísli Örn Garðarsson as Vidar, CEO of Jutul Industries, “father” in the Jutul family, and Laurits’ biological father.
Supporting:
- Odd-Magnus Williamson as Erik Eidsvoll, teacher at the high school, father of Magne’s short-lived friend Isolde.
- Bjørn Sundquist as Wotan Wagner, elderly disabled aged care resident. The reincarnation of Odin, god of wisdom and king of the gods.
- Eli Anne Linnestad [no] as Wenche, supermarket checkout operator. Her real identity is Völva. She awakens Magne’s, Iman’s and Wotan’s powers.
- Tani Dibasey as Oscar Bjørnholt, high school student, hangs out with Fjor.
- Iselin Shumba Skjævesland [no] as Yngvild Bjørnholt, local police chief, Oscar’s mother.
- Danu Sunth as Iman Reza, new high school student. The reincarnation of Freyja, goddess of love, who can manipulate minds.
- Billie Barker as Signy, Magne’s new love interest.
- Benjamin Helstad as Harry, mechanic, boxer. The reincarnation of Týr, god of war.
- Espen Sigurdsen as Halvor Lange, doctor at nursing home, “dark elf” or dwarven blacksmith.
- Fridtjov Såheim as Sindre, high school counselor.
- Vebjørn Enger as Jens, the reincarnation of Baldr, god of light.
- Ruben Rosbach as Kiwi, the reincarnation of Heimdall, god of foreknowledge.
I still recommend this series only on Netflix.
Rating: 4 out of 10 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident TV reviewer,
Level Best Art Cafe