: NRK (Norway), available on Topic (US) and BBC Four (UK). Genre : Historical Drama / Period Piece. Release Year : 2018 (Season 1).
: While companies like Shell are pulling out, Phillips Petroleum is contracted to drill one final hole. On the night before Christmas 1969, they strike the largest sub-sea oil basin in history, changing Norway forever. Key Characters Introduced
: Anna’s fiancé and a diver on one of the oil rigs. His father, Fredrik Nyman, owns a struggling shipping and canning business. lykkeland-s01e01-720p-web-dl-movizland-com-mp4
The file refers to the first episode of the Norwegian period drama Lykkeland (known internationally as State of Happiness ). This episode, titled "Skattejakt" (Treasure Hunt), originally premiered in 2018 and introduces the dramatic discovery of oil in the North Sea. Episode 1 Overview: "Skattejakt" (Treasure Hunt)
: Stavanger is depicted as a traditional fishing community on the brink of collapse. : NRK (Norway), available on Topic (US) and BBC Four (UK)
The series begins in the summer of 1969 in the small coastal town of . At this time, the town is in crisis as the fishing industry is failing and international oil companies are preparing to leave after years of unsuccessful test drilling.
: A young woman from a rural farm who starts working as a secretary at the town hall, placing her at the center of political decision-making. : While companies like Shell are pulling out,
The episode establishes four main perspectives through which the town's transformation is viewed: