Is Lilyhammer worth watching?

Not much is played for direct laughs, but Lilyhammer is damn funny and as warm hearted as the setting is cold. It’s hackneyed, it’s forced, it’s silly. But the bad news for Netflix is that it’s meh. If you’re looking for a well-written, mature series that effectively balances drama and humor, this one fits the bill.

Was Lilyhammer a success?

Lilyhammer ran for three seasons between January 2012 and December 2014. Its cinematic, often violent and humorous take on a semi-reformed underboss in rural Norway ensured its success. Yet, despite its popularity, it was not renewed for a fourth season.

Does Lilyhammer have anything to do with The Sopranos?

David Chase, creator of “The Sopranos”, did not create “Lilyhammer”, nor did he have any creative involvement with the latter whatsoever. Creating a spinoff without his consent would probably have resulted in a mess of legal paperwork and licensing fees.

Was Bruce Springsteen in the last episode of Lilyhammer?

Loose EndsLilyhammer / Final episode
This song playing at the end of the episode is “Loose Ends” by Bruce Springsteen. Loose Ends is the title. Bruce Springsteen also guest starred in this episode as Giuseppe “Joey the Undertaker” Tagliano, the brother of Antonino “Father Tony” Tagliano and Francesco “Frankie the Fixer” Tagliano A.K.A. Johnny Hendrickson.

Is Lilyhammer violent?

The show also ranks as NRK’s most internationally successful production ever, and has been sold to other broadcasters in more than 130 countries. Individual viewer reaction was mixed, though, with some complaining that it featured much more swearing, more violence and was not suitable for children.

Does Steven Van Zandt understand Norwegian?

He understands Norwegian, but doesn’t speak it, which happens over there quite often. It’s actually a very tough language. So, the fact that the guy speaks English brings the American audience immediately into the show, and you start to live the show the way the character does, experiencing Norway the way he does.

Is Lilyhammer a sequel to Sopranos?

Why couldn’t this show just have been a spinoff of “The Sopranos”? Most likely because of copyright issues. David Chase, creator of “The Sopranos”, did not create “Lilyhammer”, nor did he have any creative involvement with the latter whatsoever.