Best Norwegian documentary series

Alliert og alene (2015)

Two weeks after Norway was attacked in April 1940, the Norwegians fought a desperate battle against the world's largest military force in anticipation of the Allied aid. When it finally arrived, it was anything but expected. This is the story of when the whole country was in war, told by those who were actually present. British, French, Polish and Norwegian war veterans who participated in the campaign in Norway are interviewed about their experiences.

Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (2019)

Documents the most important events of World War II that marked major turning points in the course of world history. An exploration of the milestones of World War II, beginning with the events that led to one of the most terrifying wars in history.

Norge i krig: Oppdrag Afghanistan (2011)

Trygdekontoret (2009)

Trygdekontoret is a Norwegian humor talkshow led by Thomas Seltzer. The show is produced by NRK and is broadcast on NRK3. In the programs Seltzer discusses actual and non-actual matters.

Ice Road Rescue (2015)

Reality series following a group of truck drivers in the mountain passes of Norway, some of the most dangerous roads in all of Europe.

Med Monsen på villspor (2014)

Lars Monsen is challenged in what he does best, surviving in the wilderness. Blindfolded, he is left alone somewhere in Scandinavia. The only thing he knows is the mission: survive, and find his way to the target location within five days.

Team Ingebrigtsen (2016)

The show follows the Ingebrigtsen family, with three brothers, Henrik, Filip, and Jakob, running in international competitions, and their father is their trainer.

Nordkalotten 365 (2007)

Nordkalotten 365 was a popular eight episode TV series starring Lars Monsen and broadcast by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation with high ratings.The broadcaster has made high-quality series episodes available for Internet users to download via BitTorrent with no digital restrictions.

Sinnasnekker'n (2010)

Team Bachstad (2012)

Øystein Bache and Rune Gokstad crosses different countries in medium-to-low suitable contraptions as a veteran fire truck, tuk-tuk and cargo moped.

Toll (2020)

Every day someone tries to smuggle drugs, money, weapons, alcohol and other illegal goods into Norway. In this documentary series, you get an exclusive insight into the job the customs officers do on several transitions along Norway's long border.

Helsekost Furuseth (2023)

Traceless (2010)

Sturla Berg-Johansen and Øyvind Fjellheim help Norwegians to look for relatives, close and dear ones who have lost contact with or in some way lost their way over the years, from 2019 it is Geir Fredriksen who helps Norwegians with the search.

Blålys (2018)

In "Blålys" we get a unique, unobtrusive and authentic image of police work in one of Norway's largest police districts, which includes about 700,000 inhabitants, with the counts in Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane. As the first Norwegian police, we provide an exclusive insight into the entire range of police work - from patrols on the road in the city and in the countryside, and to the top of which decisions are made; police officer's office.

Tangerudbakken borettslag (2010)

Jegertvillingene (2015)

Planet Plast (2018)

Norwegian documentary series from 2018. Line Elvsåshagen want to save the whales, fishes and birds that die of the plastic in the sea. Is there anything we can do or is it already too late? Will our sea be flooded by plastic?

Brøyt i vei (2013)

Blanke Ark (2009)

Line dater Norge (2016)

Dyrepasserne (2011)

Olav (2021)

Historien om Prima Vera (2003)

A four-part documentary series about the Norwegian musical comedy trio Prima Vera. Featuring vintage clips and interviews with Jahn Teigen, Tom Mathisen and Herodes Falsk. Originally broadcast on TV 2 Norway.

Harald Baldr (2016)

Northman with a penchant for history, politics and travel. I seek to spread individual freedom worldwide.

Cold War (2019)

The story of Norway during the Cold War as it never has been told before.

Wow, I Never Knew That! (2011)

Did you know the potato chip was invented out of anger? Or that "Sweet 'N Low" was named after a song? Or the real truth of why we say "God Bless You" after a sneeze? These questions and more are answered and explained in a new series called "Wow, I Never Knew That!" from Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Leonardis and the Emmy award- winning production company David Harris Katz Entertainment, Inc. "Wow I Never Knew That!" is a whimsical, half-hour television series that is jam-packed with exciting tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the truths and origins behind the stuff you're already familiar with. From the items you use every day to the phrases you use in conversation to the habits you're so accustomed to, you'll be fascinated to learn how they've all really come about!

Klaus på kanten (2013)

Estonia - A Find That Changes Everything (2020)

In 1994, M/S Estonia sinks during its route from Tallinn to Stockholm. 852 people sink with the ship. For 26 years, survivors and relatives to the victims have asked one question: what truly happened to Estonia?

Mr. Good: Cop or Crook? (2022)

In this riveting docuseries, when Norway's top cop is suspected of drug trafficking, investigators must ask: Is he a good officer or a major criminal?

Team Pølsa (2025)