April Europe is suffering from an energy crisis and when Norway’s new Green prime minister Jesper Berg calls a press conference to announce that he is stopping all fossil fuel production. They spin Vold's coup as a temporary measure to maintain order during the crisis, and return to Norwegian shores together. While speaking, Berg has a medical episode and collapses. The small Scandinavian country ends up occupied by one of the biggest countries in the world. Hilde speaks out against them after being told that the police refuse to investigate attacks against Russians; she seeks police protection for a Russian trade unionist named Sokolov. He informs Sidorova of the resistance's plans, which they assume to be an assassination plot against her. It turned out the reason for all that was the new authorities'' coming for power. He agrees to implement her peace deal with Russia if he is placed in charge of the Norwegian armed forces. Season 3 guide for Occupied TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Compelling political drama inspired by bestselling Scandinavian author Jo Nesbø, following the story of a Russian invasion of Norway in order to seize its oil resources. Berg realises his campaign advisor arranged the attack, but publicly blames Russia. Norum helps coordinate the spread of a rumour that Berg was responsible for the assassination of Anita Rygh. Djupvik interrogates him to find out if he was working alone, and determines that he was. Occupied Season 3 Episode 3: May Summary: Sidorova does everything in her power to get her girlfriend out from Russia. Djupvik, now head of the PST, continues to walk a fine line between allegiances. Bente sells her restaurant and leaves after being warned by Nikolai that he can no longer protect her. Djupvik's wife Hilde drafts a plan to have them tried in Norway with a Russian lay judge presiding; the Russians agree, and all of the soldiers are found guilty and given the maximum sentence (21 years imprisonment). Occupied is Norway’s most successful (and expensive) TV series ever. Meanwhile, Nikolai has moved in with Norum and Maja. Sadly, once Norwegians realize America isn't there to help bail them out of their occupied status, they're left to their own devices. Sobol is killed and Norum takes over ownership of his restaurant, but Maja is still in Norway. In the season finale, Hans Martin races to find Sidorova, Berg pushes the Americans too far and Wenche Arnesen prepares a public declaration. Djupvik and Bø track down and rescue Sidorova, and Iljas Musajev is killed by Djupvik in the process. Unaware of her death, Djupvik and Russian authorities seek to locate her. Holding a joint speech with Rygh, he proclaims her as his official successor, and she announces the imminent end of the Russian occupation. Occupied (Norwegian: Okkupert) is a Norwegian political thriller TV series that premiered on TV2 on 5 October 2015. However, the following characters will perform in this upcoming third season. Keep an eye on this space for updates! The PST traces it back to her; Sundby and Berg contact her, and she offers to reveal the name of her source if Berg meets her personally in Svalbard and negotiates the release of her financial assets. Free Norway's first action is to detonate a bomb at the PST headquarters, injuring Djupvik. Rygh instead recommends to the majority party that they form a new government. In response, Russian "terrorists" seemingly armed with suicide vests storm Berg's office and hold him hostage. Djupvik assists in resolving the situation, and afterwards is assigned by Police Security Service chief Wenche Arnesen to work on protecting Russian officials. This causes the EU to demand an immediate Russian withdrawal from Norway; Sidorova and the Russian government agree to withdraw from Norway if Rygh remains as prime minister to guarantee cordial relations between the two countries. She then resigns as state secretary and publicly denounces him. With Henrik Mestad, Ane Dahl Torp, Eldar Skar, Ingeborga Dapkunaite. She meets Djupvik and gives him information on the activities of the rebels. He begins working on a register of all Russians living in Norway, claiming he seeks to protect them from discrimination; however, Hilde discovers evidence that the government plans to deport all Russians in the country. In response to a border skirmish instigated by Norwegian soldiers, the EU President pressures Berg to disarm border patrols until EU peacekeeping forces withdraw. She is contacted by Russian authorities, who tell her the ampoule will only be removed if she ensures Berg loses the election. While filming a campaign video, Vold is sprayed in the face by a makeshift acid launcher. [8][9] It is also streamed by Netflix in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Ireland, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands. In response, Russian special forces seize Oslo Airport and fly several military officials into Norway. Costars in the final season include Stig Amdam (Acquitted), Marianne Mørk Larsen (Eyewitness), Filip Peeters (Salamander), and Mads Sjøgård Pettersen (Wisting). European Union refuses to resist Russia that wants to occupy Norway. As she is concluding her speech, she is shot by Faisal. They proceed to recruit Vold and a nationalist academic, Eivind Birkeland, and form the rebel group Free Norway (Fritt Norge). O'Donovan went on to praise the first episode, saying, "the tense plotting and a pace sufficiently frenetic to carry all but the most curmudgeonly along."[30]. She initially declines, but after discovering that Minnikov has secretly bought out Zoya's share of the hotel, she does so. In response, Berg recruits FOS developer Leon to hack the Russian anti-aircraft defence system, and stages a false flag attack, using a Russian missile to shoot down a Finnish Air Force fighter jet. That night, exit polls declare Bjørnstad the winner of the election. In the near future, Norway is occupied by Russia on behalf of the European Union, due to the fact that the newly elected environmental friendly Norwegian government has stopped the all important oil- and gas-production in the North Sea. Berg's replacement as prime minister, fellow Green Party member Anders Knudsen, proves unable to handle the pressure and resigns. He flees in the night, narrowly escaping capture, and makes his way to Poland, where he is sheltered by Ukrainian separatists. But they reunite to honor their mother and get revenge on Diego, their former accountant who stole money from the family at the end of Season 1. When he confronts her, she accidentally kills him by pushing him out a window. Events spiral further when, after Berg calls on the public to resist the Russian occupation in a public broadcast, Free Norway kidnaps Sidorova and one of her bodyguards. Occupied | Okkupert – Season 2 24th August 2017 . The EU is pushing Norway to resume oil and gas production, but after an … Berg, taking sanctuary in the US ambassador's residence, takes every opportunity to attempt to try and involve the United States in dislodging the Russians, but the Americans refuse involvement. At the police station, she secretly shows Berg the name. Filming & Production August Half a year has passed since Free Norway mobilised itself and the country was on the brink of war. Rygh pardons Faisal and the other soldiers in an attempt to rob Berg of political capital. After her mother voices her despair at the continuing violence, Rygh offers the remaining insurgents amnesty in exchange for their turning in their weapons. Occupied Seasons Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Henrik Mestad: Jesper Berg Main: Eldar Skar Hans Martin Djupvik Main: Ane Dahl Torp: Bente Norum Main: Ragnhild Gudbrandsen Wenche Arnesen Main: Guest: Vegar Hoel Thomas Eriksen Main: Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė: Irina Sidorova Main: Janne Heltberg Anita Rygh Recurring: Main: Guest: Selome Emnetu After being kidnapped, Berg is proclaimed as the new leader of Free Norway, and the group carries out a guerrilla campaign against the occupation, attacking both Russian and Norwegian forces and staging terror attacks throughout the country, nearly plummeting the country into a civil war. Henrik Mestad; Eldar Skar; Ingeborga Dapkūnaitė; Ane Dahl Torp; Thomas Eriksen; Selome Emnetu; Veslemøy Mørkrid; Stig Amdam; Kongens Garde; Lisa Loven Kongsli He gives her tickets to Washington D.C. and distracts Sidorova, who is at the event, to give Hilde time to escape, and is taken into Russian custody. She sells her share of the hotel to Nadja and seeks to emigrate to Russia with Maja. Sidorova initiates a Skype call between them, which Russian authorities use to track Hilde's location. Berg, who was attending the event, narrowly escapes unharmed. Also, shameless plug, my friends and I have a podcast covering the show, you might like it while you're waiting for the next season. Berg negotiates their surrender. When a Russian agent is killed in a hit and run in front of the embassy, the Russian government demands that Norway extradite the driver, a suspected Chechen terrorist named Elbek Musajev. Vold agrees and announces the end of violent resistance, launching the Liberation Party as the peaceful political successor of Free Norway. 5th Dec '19 - 8:00pm. Minnikov's daughter Nadja replaces Zoya as Norum's business partner, and befriends Norum's daughter Maja. Following his exile to Sweden, Berg attempts to form a parallel government-in-exile. As with the restaurant, this venue is popular among Russians and becomes a profitable venture. Nikolai overhears, and leaves Norum after realising she has been helping the resistance. The series premiered in Norway on TV2 on 5 October 2015, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 13 January 2016 on Sky Arts in HD. Berg revokes the citizenships of Russian residents, forcing them to apply for residency or face deportation. During a debate two days before the election, Bjørnstad grills Berg about Sundby's defection and Rygh's assassination. 2015 | TV-MA | 3 Seasons | TV Thrillers In the near future, Russia initiates a "silk glove" invasion of Norway to restart oil production, but soon uncertainty, chaos and … After being sentenced to two years prison, Elbek commits suicide to avoid being deported to Russia. The series' protagonists are then forced to find a way to deal with Russia's obvious plan to stay longer than they promise to in the region and wrestle control of their country back from a foreign invader. PST chief Arnesen secretly contacts and assists Free Norway after discovering she has a terminal brain tumor. In Moscow, Sobol seeks to sway the Norwegian election in Bjørnstad's favour in order to secure a lucrative contract. Sobol learns of Vold's death and becomes suspicious of Norum. Berg has Sidorova provide evidence for this in exchange for preventing her deportation to Russia. The ten episodes are now available on Netflix and – if you are a fan of nordic noir and political thrillers – should be at the top of your Netflix TV shows list. Norum returns to Moscow without her. You will be able to catch the show on Netflix in countries such as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Ireland, the United Kingdom, India, Canada, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands. Help us expand our database by adding one. After spending months trying to track down Arnesen, he interviews the priest at the church, who admits she has been dead the entire time. A platoon of guardsmen independently confronts members of a Russian private military company stationed there under the guise of an inspection. Hilde learns that he did not have police protection despite her request. Berg unsuccessfully attempts to associate him with the violent #BrandThem attackers, accusing him of inciting violence in Norway. Her son Fritjof has stock in Stellux, and she fears he may be endangered by the anti-profiteering campaign in Norway. OVERVIEW | NEWS | CAST | SEASON 1 | SEASON 2. He convinces the Supreme Court to dissolve Parliament using powers granted by a state of emergency, scheduling elections for September. Where to Watch. Djupvik subsequently resigns from the PST. A week later, Berg has been missing since election day, and Bjørnstad is sworn in as Prime Minister. During a presentation to the EU energy commission on Norway's oil software development, a virus crashes the system. The EU calls on Russia to invade. [33], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Trier, Ohlin, Ambo Films, Flagship TV Dramas Receive Funding", "Mip TV: Zodiak Greenlights Scandi Political Thriller, "MIPTV: Yellow Bird Begins Shoot on Jo Nesbo Series, "Se første traileren til TV2-serien Okkupert", "Takk! [26] The series was added to the Netflix streaming service, in multiple countries, as of 20 January 2016. However, Sidorova secretly uses it as a front to spread Russian influence in Europe. With Djupvik's help, Rygh evades the Norwegian military as they begin occupying Oslo. s03e01 / March. Berg visits Njord, an environmental organisation run by Marie Elvestad which researches and develops renewable energy solutions. Andrea is rescued by Norwegian police, while Russian forces capture Christensen. After discovering that Russian sleeper agents are entering the country illegally, Berg begins interning and deporting them back to Russia. Berg subsequently cancels the contract to avoid backlash. [6] The final third season started airing in Scandinavia on 5 December 2019,[7] and was released in many countries via Netflix on 31 December 2019. The group begins a recruitment drive of retired military personnel and prisoners. Berg attends the inauguration of the first thorium plant, proclaiming the end of fossil fuels. Djupvik becomes increasingly worried about her safety, and arranges a trip to Washington D.C., where Hilde has distant family. The third season of Designated Survivor (and first original streaming on Netflix) will be comprised of ten episodes and debut on Friday, June 7 at 12:01 a.m. PT. Sidorova has been removed as ambassador to Norway by the Russian government, who claim it is due to her unpopularity with the Norwegian population. At Frida's house, he raises his doubts about the resistance with Faisal, who states he believes they need to act against the Russian occupation. Christensen refuses to lay down his arms, and becomes a lone wolf. It emerges that the oil refinery attack was actually a false flag attack staged by the Russian government as a justification to extend their presence in Norway. Most of the members of parliament are arrested on charges of treason and collaboration. Djupvik meets Hilde at the Unified Party function, warning her about Sidorova. Julie Walters stars as the glamorous doyenne of an English social club in the twilight era of British rule in India. After her health deteriorates and she is told she can no longer work, Arnesen records and releases a video revealing her defection and claiming she is going into hiding as the leader of Free Norway. Panicked, she calls Nikolai, who disposes of the body. Sadly, I think they announced a while back Season 3 is the final season. In the near future, Norway is occupied by Russia on behalf of the European Union, due to the fact that the newly elected environmental friendly Norwegian government has stopped the all important oil- … Meanwhile, Berg is kidnapped and taken via helicopter to a Free Norway resistance camp, where he is informed of Arnesen's defection and the escalation of the conflict. Russia, with support from the European Union, occupies Norway to restore its oil and gas production, in response to a Europe-wide energy crisis.[12]. She calls Berg and questions him about Vold's death, but he claims to be unaware. She boards Berg's ship, where she threatens him with proof that he staged the missile attack. assistant camera (3 episodes, 2017) Morten Magnussen ... key grip (3 episodes, 2017) Mathis Slemdal ... best boy (3 episodes, 2017) Max Thon ... grip (3 episodes, 2017) Matas Astrauskas ... still photographer (3 episodes, 2019) Liudvikas Dobrovolskis … Watch The Tracey Ullman Show - Season 3, Episode 15 - Occupied / Mr. They flee into hiding while Berg stays behind, broadcasting a message claiming the blackouts will continue daily until Russia pays compensation for its carbon emissions. 2 Episodes 2015. Okkupert (“Occupied”), the most expensive Norwegian television show in history, never mentions the word “quisling.” And yet its premise — a Russian occupation of Norway — evokes Vidkun Quisling’s Nazi collaborationist government and is permeated with the still unshakable trauma of that era. That night, Sokolov's home is set alight and his son is severely burned. Get more information about Season 3 on TMDb. In the near future, Middle East turmoil and the US withdrawal from NATO triggers an energy crisis. On the way to cast his vote, he tells his advisor he feels responsible for Rygh's death. Director 7 Credits. The court rules in Berg's favour and orders his release. Vyacheslav Pavlovsky [ru], the Russian ambassador to Norway, told Russian News Agency TASS, It is certainly a shame that, in the year of the 70th anniversary of the victory in World War II, the authors have seemingly forgotten the Soviet Army's heroic contribution to the liberation of northern Norway from Nazi occupiers, decided, in the worst traditions of the Cold War, to scare Norwegian spectators with the nonexistent threat from the east. | A catastrophic hurricane fueled by climate change devastates Norway, killing 700–800 people and causing untold physical and economic damage. He kidnaps Djupvik's daughter Andrea and demands freedom for the soldiers in exchange for her return, prompting condemnation from FOS. Hilde flees into hiding. Three months later, the acid attack has left Vold unable to speak and ended his political career. French police arrest Berg, but Jérôme takes his case to the European Court of Human Rights, claiming that his life would be at risk if he was extradited to Russia. Upon landing, he is welcomed by Vold and asked if he is ready to fight for his country. The Norwegian Green Party is swept to power in response, and idealistic prime minister Jesper Berg plans to develop thorium-based nuclear power as a viable alternative to oil. He breaks into her home and steals a hard drive containing encrypted emails sent between Norway and Moscow. Under orders from Berg, the military escorts Vold out of the prime minister's office, and he meets with Faisal, to whom he gives a gun. When Berg's ship enters Norwegian waters, she orders the Navy to detain him, but they refuse. Separated from Faisal, she escapes and informs Rygh. Maja tells Sundby about the deal between Berg and her mother. [11] The series premiered on Pivot TV in the United States on 5 May 2016 and on the Canadian public television stations TVOntario and Knowledge Network. To this end, Berg cuts off all fossil fuel production, intensifying the energy crisis in the continent. Djupvik realises the plot with Norum's hotel was a diversion, and that a coup d'état led by Vold is imminent. In Poland, the series broadcasts on Ale Kino+. Instructed by Vold, a group of soldiers leads an attack against EU peacekeepers at a border post, killing several. Britne Oldford ( Hunters) will play Fei, Sparrow #3, a super-smart, determined young woman who "comes across as a misanthrope" but might in fact be misunderstood. 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