Rent Nobel (2016)

Deserves all of its awards - Nobel review by jM

One of the most convincing films/series about the complications of the war in Afghanistan. Focussing on a Norwegian special forces unit, the episodes set in the war zone were tense and realistic, but did not overplay the violent action. Most of the series, however, dealt with the political ramifications and complications of the actions of the unit, whose actions were aimed at carrying out political initiatives. At the personal level leading members of the unit had to engage with their different challenges after their return to Norway. The acting was absolutely superb and the conflicting emotions off all were subtly expressed.

Rivetting - Nobel review by GD

Three episodes in. Lots of sympathetic characters and tension. Obviously seen heavily from the western viewpoint with not much development of the Afghan characters (so far). I can't wait to follow the series to its conclusion. On form Nordic Noir.

Excellent, if wordy & slightly soapy, 2016 Norwegian drama set in & about Afghanistan war - Nobel review by PV

I actually thought this was a biopic series about Alfred Nobel when I rented it. But no matter - I try and want everything with the excellent Anders Danielsen Lie.

Sometimes a tad soapy for my tastes, with families and kids and affaird and backstories etc, and sometimes a bit wordy, this is nonetheless excellent drama.

Gritty and earthy, not glossy as Hollywood would make.

The way it merges war, oil, politics etc is clever and well done, without being showy.

4 stars.