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.

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.… Expand

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?

Lilyhammer is a good first attempt for Netflix, and it is a good show, but it does feel a little off at the same time. Those looking for another Sopranos type show should look elsewhere as this show is a little more comedic and laid back. It starts off a bit slow, but is good enough to keep your interest. My only real issue with the show is that everything just happens to fall in place for Steve Van Zandt. People are always in the right place at the right time so they can be taken advantage of by the main character. In the real world we would have a better chance of winning the lottery than of having everything just fall into place like that.… Expand

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.

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.

Being a Sopranos fan I had high hopes for Lilyhammer, but after watching a few episodes, not so much. First, the premise is flawed; I can't believe a NY gangster would willingly choose Lillehammer as the destination for a new life. The plot would have been better served if the FBI had forced him there, maybe a few wiseguys in the witness program had been whacked -an informer in the bureau- thus a last minute switch to Norway. Second, the Nordic town seems to be "Happy Days" revisited, where the inhabitants are all affable Cunningham's in dire need of the Fonz to either offer sreet-wise advice or a timely punch to the face to solve all problems. A little self-deprecation in a protagonist, especially a caricature, sometimes lends a little depth for an adult audience. Lastly, the thing that killed it for me was the all too easy and obvious treatment of the haughty Muslim man at the beginning of episode two. C'mon, writers, that was like throwing red meat into the cat cage, every low brow NY viewer and pissed-off Nord redneck wants to smack around the foreigner for his foreign habits, especially Muslims. Couldn't that have waited until things got so bad Fonzi had to jump the shark cage? I hope Netflix continues to produce shows, I'll keep trying them, and I'll keep trying to watch LH, but my hopes have certainly dimmed.… Expand

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.

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.… Collapse

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