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Norway's Still Breathing Tops Drama Charts
29 Apr
Summary
- Still Breathing is Norway's biggest drama launch ever.
- The series focuses on idealistic interns in a busy hospital.
- It explores themes of public healthcare and moral dilemmas.
Norway's NRK has launched its most successful drama premiere to date with Still Breathing. The series, titled LIS in its home country, debuted on April 11 and attracted 428,000 viewers, setting a new record for a drama outside of NRK's holiday programming. This achievement highlights the genre's enduring appeal and the public's interest in realistic portrayals of healthcare systems.
The drama centers on 26-year-old intern Petra and her colleagues as they confront grueling shifts and life-or-death cases. Co-creator Karianne Lund aimed to reflect the pressures on Norway's public healthcare system and explore how junior doctors' ideals are tested. The show underscores the critical importance of public hospitals.
Co-produced by Rubicon TV and supported by a European commissioning club including ZDF and NPO, Still Breathing has already secured a two-season order. Production for the second season has concluded, with discussions for a third season underway, indicating strong confidence in the show's future and international sales potential.
