The Commoner

2025, Show

A lavish royal drama that tells the incredible love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja, and how their love almost plunged Norway into a constitutional crisis.

Country: Norway

Director:

Vibeke Idsøe

Cast:

Anders Baasmo Christiansen,

Anneke von der Lippe,

Torbjørn Aamodt,

Gina Bernhoft Gørvell

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7.6

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8.0

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Critic Season 1 Lukas Eriksson

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...fungerar väl då Gina Bernhoft Gørvell och Sindre Strand Offerdal gestaltar det norska kungaparet på ett stiligt vis och ger tittaren en emotionell och passionerad inblick i det norska kungahuset.

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"The Commoner" is a captivating royal drama that explores the extraordinary love story between Crown Prince Harald and commoner Sonja Haraldsen. Set against the backdrop of Norway's constitutional constraints, their fight to marry highlights the tension between tradition and love. For nearly a decade, they navigate societal pressures, governmental opposition, and media scrutiny in their quest for happiness. As they challenge age-old rules and risk everything for each other, their journey becomes not just a personal struggle, but a national conversation about duty versus desire. This series delves deep into themes of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's true path amidst rigid expectations.

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You can stream The Commoner on: Amazon Prime

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