Skam

Skam is a Norwegian online television show hosted by NRK P3, the leading TV network in Norway. Skam (Translates to Shame in English) is a teen drama revolving around Oslo high school students attending Hartvig Nissen School. This teen drama has grown around Norway in early 2016 and gained worldwide recognition after the release of Season 3 in October. Since it's start it has become one of the most popular television shows in Norway, with nearly half of all internet traffic to NRK leading to Skam.

Series Format[]

One of Skam's most interesting features is how the series is released. Much like the British TV drama "Skins", the show relies on revolving certain parts of the show around a specific character's point of view. Although, while Skins devotes episodes to specific characters, Skam devotes entires seasons to specific characters. In this set up, we follow one character throughout their journey of being a student in Nissen and the conflicts they experience with their friends, their partners, and their daily lives.

Seasons[]

Season 1[]

Season 1 (Original Air Date: 25 September, 2015) revolves around the character Eva and her relationship with her boyfriend Jonas. In this season, many characters are introduced including the main cast (Eva, Jonas, Isak, Noora, Sana, Vilde, and Chris) and recurring characters (Ingrid, "Penetrator" Chris, and William). Season 1 takes place during the fall semester in their first year at Hartvig Nissen. To read more on Season 1 click here.

Season 2[]

Season 2 (Original Air Date: 4 March, 2016) revolves around the character Noora, her sexual assault and her relationship with William. In this season, Eskild, Linn, Kasper, and Nikolai are introduced. William also becomes a more major character. Season 2 takes place during the spring semester in their first year at Hartvig Nissen. To read more on Season 2 click here.

Season 3[]

Season 3 (Original Air Date: 7 October, 2016) revolves around the character Isak, his dealings with his sexuality, and his relationship with Even. In this season, Mahdi, Emma, and Even are introduced and Magnus becomes a more major character. Season 3 takes place during the fall semester in their second year at Hartvig Nissen. To read more on Season 3 click here.

Season 4[]

Season 4 (Original Air Date: 10 April, 2017) revolves around the character Sana, and her problems with racism, russetiden as well as her feelings for Yousef. Elias, Mutta and Adam are also introduced, while Ingrid and Sara become more major characters. Season 4 takes place during the spring semester in their second year at Hartvig Nissen. To read more on Season 4 click here.

Awards and nominations[]

Year	Organization	Category	Nominee(s)	Result
2016	Gullruten	Best TV drama	Skam	Won
		Best new show
		Innovation of the year
		Best film editing TV drama	Ida Vennerød Kolstø
		Newcomer of the year	Julie Andem Mari Magnus
		Audience Award	Josefine Frida Pettersen	Nominated
	C21Media International Drama Awards	Best digital original	Skam	Won
	Foreningen Norden	Nordic language prize	Skam
2017	E! Online	Top TV Couple	Evak (Isak & Even)
	Gullruten	Best TV drama	Skam	Nominated
		Best Actor	Tarjei Sandvik Moe	Nominated
		Best Writing for a Drama	Julie Andem	Won
		Best Directing for a Drama	Julie Andem
		TV Moment of the Year	"O helga natt"
		Audience Award	Henrik Holm Tarjei Sandvik Moe
	Peer Gynt AS	Peer Gynt Prize	Skam
	Nordiske Seriedagers Awards	Best Nordic TV drama
2018	Gaygalla	Best TV series

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Videos[]

SKAM_all_seasons_trailers — SKAM all seasons trailers

Intermediate_pre-_trailers_of_Skam_Hiatus — Intermediate pre- trailers of Skam Hiatus

Notes and Trivia[]

Julie Andem started the story of the show around Noora and William but chose Eva as the main character of the first season to give the second season's romantic relationship a bit more background. Early on in the show, the central character for Season 3 (Isak) was decided as well.
In January 2017, NRK geo-blocked their website for non-Norwegian users, meaning people living/staying outside of Norway couldn't watch Skam through NRK, due to a dispute with Norway's music industry.^[1]
During fall 2017, several remakes of Skam will start production; including one for American, Italian and French audiences.
- "SKAM France" started airing in February, 2018.
- "DRUCK", the German Skam, started airing in March, 2018.
- "SKAM Italia" the Italian Skam, started airing in March, 2018.
- "SKAM Austin", the American Skam, started airing in April 2018.
- "SKAM España", the Spanish Skam started airing in September, 2018.
- "SKAM NL", the Dutch Skam, started airing in September 2018.
- "wtFOCK", the Belgium/Flemish Dutch Skam, started airing in October, 2018.
Several actors attended the Nordiske serie dager in September where they discussed the show and its impact. The show also won an award.

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References[]

↑ Skam geo blocked outside of Norway

[1] Skam geo blocked outside of Norway

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