The Games

2013·Show
26Episodes in2Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Games fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and absurdist humor

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Stian would be an ordinary 11-year-old boy, if, no matter where he is, whether at home, on the bus or at school, he wasn't accompanied everywhere by two sports commentators. Being a kid isn't easy, and Stian in every episode of the series faces new challenges of everyday life, such as how to buy a computer game if you aren't old enough or how to watch your favorite late TV show. But most of all he wants to attract the attention of Sara, the prettiest girl in school!
Wholesome ComedyChildhood AdventuresQuirky PremiseMeta-NarrativeEveryday ChallengesFamily-FriendlyLightheartedNorwegian SeriesRelatable

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Games

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Where can I stream The Games legally?

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Is The Games worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Games have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 26 episodes.

When did The Games air?

It ran from 2013 to 2014 and has ended.

What language is The Games in?

Norwegian

It was made in Norwegian. Produced in Norway.

What tropes does The Games use?

Jerkass Has a PointFalse FriendTruth in TelevisionDouble SpeakBadge GagLanguage Fluency DenialOh, Crap!British BrevitySpringtime for HitlerI Never Said It Was PoisonWacky Americans Have Wacky NamesDescription Cutand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for The Games, including Jerkass Has a Point, False Friend, Truth in Television.

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