(After watching only the first two episodes...)
Thank you for making a series that portraits life's tiny curiosities with great humor and beautiful acting.
19 Reviews
Socialrealism on point
idachristinakroghjensen1 July 2019
A reflection of the Director - Dark themes dealt with through humour. Wonderful
Reckless Monkey8 October 2019
One of my random picks at the BFI London Film Festival, didn't really know anything about it going in, and was surprised to find it was actually a HBO Europe TV series, rather than a film.
The performance we saw featured 4 episodes out of 12, with notes to explain the characters we discovered that had originated in episodes we'd not seen.
A Swedish comedy-drama, about a TOO nice guy who can't say no to anyone in need, while also working as a child psychologist, it follows his life in a small town he's moved to for work, and the individuals who pass through.
The show seemed to be a reflection of director Lukas Moodysson who appeared for a Q&A afterwards, and captured underlying dark themes, but with brilliant sharp witty humour which seemed to help as a coping mechanism for this own personal demons.
Littered with joyful moments, cringe-worthy scenes, and heartfelt compassion, it looks like it'll be a great little show which I'll certainly look out for on Streaming services.
The performance we saw featured 4 episodes out of 12, with notes to explain the characters we discovered that had originated in episodes we'd not seen.
A Swedish comedy-drama, about a TOO nice guy who can't say no to anyone in need, while also working as a child psychologist, it follows his life in a small town he's moved to for work, and the individuals who pass through.
The show seemed to be a reflection of director Lukas Moodysson who appeared for a Q&A afterwards, and captured underlying dark themes, but with brilliant sharp witty humour which seemed to help as a coping mechanism for this own personal demons.
Littered with joyful moments, cringe-worthy scenes, and heartfelt compassion, it looks like it'll be a great little show which I'll certainly look out for on Streaming services.
A Really nice series
niklasronning10 May 2020
Low-key Masterpiece
taco-boy2 July 2019
Moodysson have a way of capturing simple life and ordinarities and making it interesting and on point. The series will make you laugh at all the small things that defines our present time. It highlights some of the western world mental health problems in a really enjoyable and also tragic way. Every interaction and relationship in the series is colored by it and thats what makes it so recognizable and genius. The acting itself is really classy and convincing in all simplicity, nothing else fancy needed.
I'm convinced the series will give you some new perspectives, some new hope, AND some new smiles!
Quirky, funny and real
hultbergmax24 July 2019
I love this series. Having trouble with most Swedish tv-series for over dramatic acting, this is spot on. So real, yet totally absurd. The story is slow paced, yet there is always something happening to keep it interesting. The characters are all unique and equally interesting. A masterpiece if you ask me.
Astonishing and accurate
madeinswe-433364 July 2019
Don't really know
gamer92-30-9623089 July 2019
After 6 episodes in.
Its well made. Funny and interesting characters. But i feel that something is missing.
In the start of the series, youre interested to follow the main character Gösta's submissiveness. Then its goes over to become abit much repetitive and you start to look for something else. Then you start to suffer for Gösta, alot. This reminds me of one of the main character in Moodyssons earlier titles, "Together" (2002). Where the character Göran, finds himself in a similar situation like Gösta. Almost same name there. Coincidence, i think not?
If this series is about an exploration on why Gösta is too nice to people. Then it certainly makes its deal. Otherwise i understand why people misunderstands this show.
You have to see Moodyssons other films in order to understand this piece.
Its well made. Funny and interesting characters. But i feel that something is missing.
In the start of the series, youre interested to follow the main character Gösta's submissiveness. Then its goes over to become abit much repetitive and you start to look for something else. Then you start to suffer for Gösta, alot. This reminds me of one of the main character in Moodyssons earlier titles, "Together" (2002). Where the character Göran, finds himself in a similar situation like Gösta. Almost same name there. Coincidence, i think not?
If this series is about an exploration on why Gösta is too nice to people. Then it certainly makes its deal. Otherwise i understand why people misunderstands this show.
You have to see Moodyssons other films in order to understand this piece.
Scandinavia in a nutshell
tobu645 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I laughed a lot from the first four episodes. If you are a scandi or have lived in the scandi countries, you will identify with the do-good mentality of Gosta and his coworkers at BAP. But along with idealism, people also create issues where there are none just for drama or to have their say.
Gosta is such a goodie twoshoes, you can see from miles away that its going to backfire. He has to deal with everyones problems, both at work as a psychologist and at home with his father and girlfriend.
The asylum seeker Hussein hasnt made much difference to the story at this point, but Im sensing something major is coming up.
I think the actors performances are very good and really sell the characters. I was expecting a somewhat cringeworthy show, but was pleasantly surprised to find the humor and situations are really on point. The director quickly gets to the point on what he wants to say with a scene. 9/10 !
Gosta is such a goodie twoshoes, you can see from miles away that its going to backfire. He has to deal with everyones problems, both at work as a psychologist and at home with his father and girlfriend.
The asylum seeker Hussein hasnt made much difference to the story at this point, but Im sensing something major is coming up.
I think the actors performances are very good and really sell the characters. I was expecting a somewhat cringeworthy show, but was pleasantly surprised to find the humor and situations are really on point. The director quickly gets to the point on what he wants to say with a scene. 9/10 !
An understanding of the Swedish way of life helps
qui_j28 May 2021
This is a slow moving Swedish comedy that captures the dull, absurd, and boring Swedish lifestyle. Understanding their form of humor helps a lot. The events swing between the antics of angst ridden individuals to the extremely morose. It's not the best effort or example of Swedish humor, and is really hard going at times to stick with it. Overall, one season would be enough so hopefully, there will not be a second season.
Easier to appreciate if you k ow something about Swedish. Ultire
bignaco-120 September 2020
Moodysson is somewhat of a genius, but he's a Swedish genius. As such, his work is defined by his ability to translate the complexities of the social conflicts faced by in eid md the most homogenous cultures in Europe. As an American who grew up going to Sweden, I have both loved and been confounded by the culture, admired it and criticized it - so his films, and definitely this show, have reflected those feelings over and over and I can't get enough.
Thankfully most Swedes are not as crazy as the lot in this show, but the show is not only a critique of their behaviors but also a touching, and very real love letter. That said, the characters reflect many of my American friends and relatives so anyone can like this show - I just think Swedophiles will love it.
Thankfully most Swedes are not as crazy as the lot in this show, but the show is not only a critique of their behaviors but also a touching, and very real love letter. That said, the characters reflect many of my American friends and relatives so anyone can like this show - I just think Swedophiles will love it.
Totally pointless
bengan1141 July 2019
Ace
kensto-8549314 July 2019
Excellent!
mikaeljahr19 July 2019
I'm in love.
amynoble-5577129 December 2021
Gusto standing on the arms of the controversial arms of the rocking chair, swaying and jamming to wrecking ball was beautiful. Freedom looked sexy on him. Great characters. The father is lovable as well. I don't think you need to understand anything about Swedish life like someone mentioned in a review. I thought that te film captured what it's like to work in mental health. It becomes your life and where to draw boundaries is difficult. ..."you say I act better than you. It is because I am better than you, and you should all be trying to do that, not bring me down", or something like that. Anyway. Very fun and worth the watch. Bravo!
I NEED SEASON 2
englishroberts2 March 2022
I just finished season 1 and it is inhumane to not give us a season 2. I'm really crossing my fingers for this one.
If you have any interest in psychology or the concept of boundaries, you will understand this show.
The people who didn't watch past a few episodes really cheated themselves. The people who accused it of being political are basically lying.
It's character-driven and amazing.
If you have any interest in psychology or the concept of boundaries, you will understand this show.
The people who didn't watch past a few episodes really cheated themselves. The people who accused it of being political are basically lying.
It's character-driven and amazing.
Slow and boring.
LangeJay1 July 2019
Quirky, Real, funny, enlightening
debonator26 March 2022
Series that made me laugh, feel empathy, see the reality of life as uncomfortable as it can be at times, contemplate why we do the things we do and the human condition. The lead Vilhelm is adorable and so lovely, he makes the show so enjoyable and will fall in love with his character.
Horrible
bo_filip_andersson31 July 2019
Suffers from agenda pushing.
chako-1381519 July 2019
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