Lilyhammer: Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 6, 2012
  • Season #: 1
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 5 out of 25

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  1. TheAwesomer
    Apr 16, 2012
    10
    For the most watched show on TV in Norwegian history, Lilyhammer has terrific writing and a gorgeous cast which is pleasantly Juxtaposed by Van Zandts mafioso character. I really enjoyed the fresh idea and hope to see more great original entertainment from netflix in the future.
  2. Rogelirulo
    Apr 1, 2012
    10
    Without repeating what others may have already stated - This is a refreshingly new series that dares to take a step beyond the predictably ordinary. And it is set in a completely different location than what is typically ordinary. Character development is excellent with new and interesting faces. Netflix deserves recognition for giving something new a try. Its working!! I can't wait for season 2.… Collapse
  3. sandrafish
    Feb 9, 2012
    10
    Loved the story and cast. Cant wait for season 2 but wish Van Zandt had better posture and more than 2 facial expressions. Has he had neck surgery that prevents head turn?
  4. SeRiEsAdDiCt
    Feb 11, 2012
    10
    A must watch for anyone who's seen The Sopranos! It's basically Silvio Dante in Norway. Steven Van Zandt deserves an Emmy for his performance in this show.
  5. forlamesignups
    Feb 17, 2012
    9
    A pleasant surprise. The Norwegian Tundra is a fascinating setting. You can feel the mix of simplicity, darkness, and small scale of the town. Van Zandt is both amazing and boring due to his stifling consistency. The supporting characters are great. The story is good albeit a little too "convenient." I am picky, but loved this show.
  6. whosays
    Apr 13, 2012
    10
    what do you get when a macho, italian-american mofioso "relocates" to norway to live amongst the blonde, nature loving, seemingly naive norwegians of lillehammer? a quirky, dark comedy stocked with kooky, off beat characters! can't wait for season 2.
  7. LCSWLMFT
    Apr 20, 2012
    10
    Very intelligent and often hilarious show. The setting is beautiful and the view of Norwegian life is fascinating. The comparisons between Norwegian society and ours are there to be drawn and that is at least half the fun. For example, the character of the female police officer in Lilyhammer is complicated and wonderfully portrayed. Van Zandt is very very good and his character is wonderfully sympathetic. The most compelling aspects of the show, for me, are the portrayals of gender and parenting--there is no attempt at political correctness or its' opposite, which is refreshing in itself. Rather, we are drawn to Van Zandt's relationship with his girlfriend's son as honest and loving and also about helping a boy become a man. In the midst of edgy entertainment, this is sound psychology and we feel it. Thanks Netflix.… Expand
  8. williebegoode
    May 22, 2012
    10
    This show is a gem. It brings out the charm of the Norwegians and their culture. A key feature of Norwegians is the importance of humility, while Americans are quite the oppositeâ

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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Feb 13, 2012
    67
    Lilyhammer splits the difference between lightness and the dark. [17 Feb 2012, p.63]
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Feb 8, 2012
    60
    Lilyhammer is an odd little series with potential.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Feb 8, 2012
    70
    The Norwegians are the foreigners here, and Norway the foreign land. But that remoteness is part of the show's appeal.
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