Airing on NRK1, the historical drama *State of Happiness* (Lykkeland) explores a pivotal moment in Norway’s history. The series begins in 1969 in the quiet, coastal fishing town of Stavanger. As international oil companies are about to give up their search in the North Sea, a massive discovery is made, forever changing the nation's destiny.
The story is told through the eyes of four young people whose lives become entangled by the sudden oil boom: a determined secretary, a skilled American lawyer, a local diver, and a farmer's son with big dreams. They navigate the complex social and economic upheaval as their traditional community is thrust onto the world stage, facing new opportunities and unforeseen consequences. The acclaimed series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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State of Happiness is a Norwegian drama series that aired on NRK1. The show is set in the late 1960s and early 1970s, during the oil boom in Stavanger, Norway. It follows several characters whose lives are changed by the discovery of oil, including ambitious businessmen, politicians, and everyday citizens. The story explores how sudden wealth impacts families and relationships while also showing the social and political changes brought about by this new industry. With strong acting performances and impressive period details, State of Happiness gives viewers a look at an important time in Norwegian history. The series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with more episodes or another season in the future.
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The night before Christmas 1969, the gas flare at the Ocean Viking is lit. Phillips has found the largest sub sea oil basin in history. And everything is about to change.
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