Karl III (TV series)
| Karl III | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Tore Ryen |
| Starring | Nils Vogt Bjørn Sundquist Nina Woxholtt Håvard Bakke |
| Country of origin | Norway |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Tore Ryen |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV 2 |
| Release | 23 February – 1 May 2009 |
| Related | |
| Mot i brøstet (1993–1997) Karl & Co (1998–2001) | |
Karl III is a Norwegian sitcom that aired on TV 2 in 2009. It is a sequel to Mot i brøstet and Karl & Co.[1] Upon its release it was heavily criticized by both critics and viewers for departing from the series' original style. It was cancelled after one season.
Cast[edit]
Regulars:
- Nils Vogt as Karl Reverud
- Bjørn Sundquist as Roy Butler
- Nina Woxholtt as Agnes Marie Stangfeldt
- Håvard Bakke as Børre Tryvann-Larssen
Plot[edit]
The plot revolves around Karl Reverud, now a wealthy man, who has moved to Aker Brygge with his wife Agnes Marie and his butler Roy.[2]
Production[edit]
Shooting of Karl III started in 2008, and a total of 12 episodes was ordered for the first season. The first episode premiered on TV 2 on 23 February 2009. Unlike Mot i brøstet and Karl & Co, Karl III was filmed without a live audience.[2] The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings and negative reviews from both media and viewers.
Reception[edit]
The show was met with universally negative reviews, getting an average of 2 out of six stars. It was also slaughtered by the viewers in polls. Ultimately, along with low ratings, this led to the series' cancellation.
References[edit]
- ^ "Karl har blitt farligere". Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ a b "- Stas å spille så rik!". Retrieved 2009-02-22.
External links[edit]
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