Karl III (TV series)
| Karl III | |
|---|---|
| Format | Situation comedy |
| 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(s) | Tore Ryen |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TV 2 |
| Original run | February 23, 2009 – May 1, 2009 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | 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 the first series finished airing.
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[edit] Cast
Regulars:
- Nils Vogt as Karl Reverud
- Bjørn Sundquist as Roy Butler
- Nina Woxholtt as Agnes Marie Stangfeldt
- Håvard Bakke as Børre Tryvann-Larssen
[edit] Plot
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]
[edit] Production
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 February 23, 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.
[edit] Reception
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.
[edit] References
- ^ "Karl har blitt farligere". http://www.tv2underholdning.no/article2425125.ece. Retrieved 2008-08-15.
- ^ a b "- Stas å spille så rik!". http://www.tv2underholdning.no/article2580702.ece. Retrieved 2009-02-22.
[edit] External links
- Karl III at the Internet Movie Database
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