Taskmaster (NO)

Why Watch
"Norway's funniest minds tackle unhinged challenges in this brilliantly chaotic, laugh-out-loud comedy competition that never misses a beat."
Tone: Absurdist, Witty, Unpredictable Comedy
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Series Deep Dive:

Known locally as Kongen befaler, Taskmaster (NO) thrives on sublime Scandinavian absurdity. Season 13 preserves the show's gold standard of creative pandemonium, pairing inspired casting with increasingly devious challenges. The chemistry between the stern arbiter and desperate contestants consistently yields pure comedic gold. TVNorge delivers yet another sharp, fast-paced showcase that remains an essential weekly highlight for fans of high-energy, unscripted European panel entertainment.

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Season: 13
Watched? # Air Date Episode Name
E1 Sep 17, 2026 Feiling i tre akter
E2 Sep 24, 2026 Test meg i rævva
E3 Oct 01, 2026 Jeg heter Kåre, jeg elsker sex
E4 Oct 08, 2026 TBA
E5 Oct 15, 2026 TBA
E6 Oct 22, 2026 TBA
E7 Oct 29, 2026 TBA
E8 Nov 05, 2026 TBA
E9 Nov 12, 2026 TBA
E10 Nov 19, 2026 TBA
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Scheduling Insights - Seasonal Series

Release Window: Biannual (Spring and Autumn)

Taskmaster (NO) has maintained a steady Biannual rhythm for five years, typically returning in January. Known locally as Kongen Befaler, the series has become a dominant fixture of Norwegian television since its debut in 2019. It operates on a high-frequency production cycle that often delivers two distinct seasons per calendar year to satisfy consistent viewer demand on Discovery+ and TVNorge.

The show establishes its reliability by anchoring the winter and autumn broadcast schedules. Most seasons launch either in the first quarter or the final quarter of the year. This consistent scheduling pattern has transformed the program into a predictable cornerstone of the network lineup, mirroring the successful multi-season-per-year strategy employed by the original British format while maintaining its unique Scandinavian comedic identity.

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Technical Details
Network: TVNorge
Seasons: 13
Years: 2019 - 2026
Genre: Comedy, Game Show
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Frequently Asked Questions

Taskmaster Norway, known locally as Kongen Befaler, typically follows a bi-annual release schedule with premieres in the late winter/spring and again in the fall. While spring seasons often debut in February, fall seasons generally begin in September or October to anchor the network's seasonal lineup.

Yes, the series remains in active production and is expected to return for its thirteenth season in late 2026. While the show took a brief hiatus from its usual early-year slot, network representatives have confirmed it will return to screens later in the year.

Most seasons of the Norwegian adaptation consist of 10 episodes, though this has occasionally varied between 8 and 12 installments. Each episode runs for approximately 43 to 45 minutes and features five contestants competing for a golden bust of the Taskmaster.

Atle Antonsen serves as the current Taskmaster, having returned to the role in Season 8 after a brief departure. He is joined by Olli Wermskog, who has portrayed the Taskmaster's assistant since the series first premiered in 2019.

The studio segments for the show are recorded at the Drammens Teater, a historic theater located roughly 40 kilometers from Oslo. The outdoor tasks are filmed at a dedicated house and various locations throughout Norway before the live audience recordings take place.

The series is broadcast on TVNorge and is available for streaming on discovery+ or the Max platform within Norway. International viewers can sometimes find episodes released on the official Taskmaster YouTube channel with English subtitles.
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