Best Norwegian documentary series
Get ready to binge. We've found a collection of must-watch documentary shows from Norway, now streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
Ice Road Rescue (2015)
Ice Road Rescue (2015)
Reality series following a group of truck drivers in the mountain passes of Norway, some of the most dangerous roads in all of Europe.
Estonia - A Find That Changes Everything (2020)
Estonia - A Find That Changes Everything (2020)
In 1994, M/S Estonia sinks during its route from Tallinn to Stockholm. 852 people sink with the ship. For 26 years, survivors and relatives to the victims have asked one question: what truly happened to Estonia?
Historien om Prima Vera (2003)
Historien om Prima Vera (2003)
A four-part documentary series about the Norwegian musical comedy trio Prima Vera. Featuring vintage clips and interviews with Jahn Teigen, Tom Mathisen and Herodes Falsk. Originally broadcast on TV 2 Norway.
Cold War (2019)
Cold War (2019)
The story of Norway during the Cold War as it never has been told before.
Mr. Good: Cop or Crook? (2022)
Alliert og alene (2015)
Alliert og alene (2015)
Two weeks after Norway was attacked in April 1940, the Norwegians fought a desperate battle against the world's largest military force in anticipation of the Allied aid. When it finally arrived, it was anything but expected. This is the story of when the whole country was in war, told by those who were actually present. British, French, Polish and Norwegian war veterans who participated in the campaign in Norway are interviewed about their experiences.
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (2019)
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (2019)
Documents the most important events of World War II that marked major turning points in the course of world history. An exploration of the milestones of World War II, beginning with the events that led to one of the most terrifying wars in history.
Escape Over Kölen (1979)
Escape Over Kölen (1979)
A series that details the refugee traffic from Nazi-occupied Norway to Sweden during World War II. "The Escape Over Kölen," refers to crossing the Kölen mountain range (Scandinavian Mountains) between Sweden and Norway.
Norge i krig: Oppdrag Afghanistan (2011)
Norge i krig: Oppdrag Afghanistan (2011)
Hell: The History of Norwegian Black Metal (2020)
Hell: The History of Norwegian Black Metal (2020)
Norwegian black metal is beloved by fans worldwide, but is also known for its shocking story. Now the musicians who created the grim genre, tells how it all came to be.
Trygdekontoret (2009)
Trygdekontoret (2009)
Trygdekontoret is a Norwegian humor talkshow led by Thomas Seltzer. The show is produced by NRK and is broadcast on NRK3. In the programs Seltzer discusses actual and non-actual matters.
Med Monsen på villspor (2014)
Med Monsen på villspor (2014)
Lars Monsen is challenged in what he does best, surviving in the wilderness. Blindfolded, he is left alone somewhere in Scandinavia. The only thing he knows is the mission: survive, and find his way to the target location within five days.
Brainwashing (2010)
Brainwashing (2010)
Interviewing several Norwegian and international scientists, the documentary series asks whether biology has been underestimated in social sciences.
Team Ingebrigtsen (2016)
Team Ingebrigtsen (2016)
The show follows the Ingebrigtsen family, with three brothers, Henrik, Filip, and Jakob, running in international competitions, and their father is their trainer.
Team Pølsa (2025)
Team Pølsa (2025)
Trekant (2010)
Trekant (2010)
The Orderud Riddle (2018)
The Orderud Riddle (2018)
Marie Orderud, Kristian Orderud and their daughter Anne Orderud Paust are found brutally shot dead at Orderud Farm on Sunday, May 23, 1999. The police have no leads until an unexpected event gives the case a new twist.
Don't ask about it (2018)
Don't ask about it (2018)
Get the answers to questions you don't dare to ask.
Brennpunkt: Instukids (2024)
Brennpunkt: Instukids (2024)
UXA: Thomas Seltzer's America (2020)
Wow, I Never Knew That! (2011)
Wow, I Never Knew That! (2011)
Did you know the potato chip was invented out of anger? Or that "Sweet 'N Low" was named after a song? Or the real truth of why we say "God Bless You" after a sneeze? These questions and more are answered and explained in a new series called "Wow, I Never Knew That!" from Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Leonardis and the Emmy award- winning production company David Harris Katz Entertainment, Inc. "Wow I Never Knew That!" is a whimsical, half-hour television series that is jam-packed with exciting tidbits and fascinating facts that uncover the truths and origins behind the stuff you're already familiar with. From the items you use every day to the phrases you use in conversation to the habits you're so accustomed to, you'll be fascinated to learn how they've all really come about!
Redningshundene (2022)
