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Meaning of Life

2022 – 2025Show2 seasons16 episodes

65

GoodGoodWatch score

A drama series about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E6 "The Battle Of Hastings" 7.4

Story

Alva wants nothing more than to become a parent together with boyfriend Nico, but it's just not happening. Meanwhile, her sister Ellen has three children with husband Alex — and dearly wishes she hadn't.

Feels like

Contemporary Dramedy
Family Dynamics
Parenthood Struggles
Existential Comedy
Relatable Relationships
Slice of Life
Nordic Television
Social Observations
Character-Driven

Crew

Directors: Eddie Åhgren
Written by: Tove Eriksen Hillblom, Maria Nygren
Produced by: Sussan Treschow

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Facts

December 11, 2022 · June 29, 2025 · Ended

First aired: December 11, 2022
Last aired: June 29, 2025
Status: Ended
Length: 2 seasons · 16 episodes
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Original language: Swedish
Made in: Sweden
Available in: 16 countries

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Where can I stream Meaning of Life?

In the United States, Meaning of Life streams on Viaplay. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Meaning of Life worth watching?

65

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7).

Will Meaning of Life make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Meaning of Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Meaning of Life in English?

Swedish

No, it was made in Swedish.