Netflix has scored again with Lilyhammer. This show is primarily a comedy and I find myself laughing out loud during every episode. Imagine a cross between Al Pacino and Archie Bunker and you have a fair understanding of the main character, Frank Tagliano Steven Van Zandt --a mobster who turns state's evidence and goes into the Witness Protection Program in, of all places, Norway.
This is a fish-out-of-water story that gives Frank plenty of cultural differences to deal with. He is a guy who leads with his fists inserted into a pacifist environment. Before he leaves the states, he is warned that if he gets in trouble with the law in Norway, he is on his own. So we know up-front, that this story can go either of two ways. In Lillehammer, Frank deals with an eccentric cast of characters and the viewer never knows which direction the story will take.
The series finds humor in the most interesting places. Much of the humor has an agenda. It takes a playful jab at anti-terrorist paranoia, for example.
Bureaucracy is often the target. The scenery is beautiful. The music is eclectic and very enjoyable.
The cast does a good job with the multi-cultural narrative. The dialogue is in both English and Norwegian, but subtitles are used and it is never difficult to understand what is happening. There are unmistakable reminders of Fargo. And the quirkiness of the locals might remind you of Local Hero a great film to emulate. Frank's approach to "justice" is reminiscent of Walking Tall or Death Wish or the other vigilante movies. I am midway through the second season and enjoying the ride very much.
I do not recommend the series to anyone squeamish about violence or raw language. For anyone else, I highly recommend Lilyhammer. FAQ 2. Why is this show's title misspelled? Why couldn't this show just have been a spinoff of "The Sopranos"? Details Edit. Torgeir's mishap with a moose and a Ferrari enrages a British thief; Frank is alarmed by his twins' proposed names; Jan makes a sweet business deal. S2, Ep2. Frank hires a new chef through his refugee center - an acquisition that catches Torgeirs attention in more ways than one.
The death of Duncan Hammer attracts both the police and his brothers crew - bringing them closer to Torgeir and Frank. S2, Ep3. Frank attempts to resolve the English conflict with a bribe; Roar becomes the victim as the English plan their payback for Hammers death; The police get an interesting new applicant as Laila retires from her position as sheriff.
S2, Ep4. A robbery in Oslo inadvertently reveals Franks identity to the Norwegian National Security; A business opportunity arises as local entrepreneurs seek to make an investment in the Flamingo; Torgeir gets acquainted with the new local sheriff. S2, Ep5. Frank follows up on the Oslo robbery and recruits an old "friend" for help; Torgeir and Roars mother returns to Norway with a new man; Jan runs into some relationship troubles on his birthday.
S2, Ep6. Add Image S3, Ep3. Frank returns from Brazil with Torgeir and Roar to discover that the Lithuanians set the Flamingo ablaze, and decides it's time to strike back.
Add Image S3, Ep4. Torgeir wants to participate in the 20th anniversary of the Lillehammer Winter Olympics while Roar returns to Rio. Add Image S3, Ep5. Frank starts a wine business. Uncle Sal's nephew goes to Frank for help. Roar is in trouble in Rio. Add Image S3, Ep6. Frank is having issues with Tommy. Roar has gotten in over his head with the missing Brazilian cocaine.
Add Image S3, Ep7. Sigrid's father is killed in a hit-and-run accident.
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