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Why Skam Has Taken Over European TV The Norwegian TV show remains relevant, now more than ever

The influence of Skam (2015-2017) after its astoundingly successful run has remained very relevant. Its memory is sustained through seven international remakes, both satisfying the loss left in the show’s loyal fandom (to a point), and gaining plenty of new … Continue reading Why Skam Has Taken Over European TV The Norwegian TV show remains relevant, now more than ever

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How Norwegian teen dramas are speaking to a new generation NRK’s success in speaking to a new generation lies in its championing of youth culture.

In this era of instant gratification and faltering attention spans, television executives have been forced to ponder how best to retain the patronage of a young audience. This was true for Norway’s national broadcaster, NRK, which ‘had noticed that its … Continue reading How Norwegian teen dramas are speaking to a new generation NRK’s success in speaking to a new generation lies in its championing of youth culture.