Johanne begins navigating speed dating, apps, and unexpected encounters to turn her lie into a reality.
In the series premiere of Home for Christmas (titled or Den store juleløgnen ), a 30-year-old nurse named Johanne finds herself at a breaking point during a stressful family advent dinner. [S1E1] The Big Christmas Lie/Den store julelГёgnen
She promises her family they will meet this mysterious partner on Christmas Eve, leaving her with exactly 24 days to find a real candidate. Johanne begins navigating speed dating, apps, and unexpected
During a dinner where she is seated at the "kids' table" yet again, Johanne's frustration leads to the "Big Christmas Lie". During a dinner where she is seated at
With only 24 days until Christmas, the "useful" lesson of the story begins as Johanne realizes the weight of her fabrication. The episode sets the stage for a frantic, often humorous journey through the modern dating scene, highlighting the pressures of societal expectations and the lengths people go to for familial approval. Key Plot Points
You can watch Johanne's race against time on Netflix, where the series explores the vulnerability and resilience required to find genuine connection under pressure. The Big Christmas Lie - IMDb
Tired of the constant pity and interrogation from her "nosy" family regarding her single status, Johanne impulsively blurts out a lie: she has a boyfriend and will be bringing him home for Christmas dinner.