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SKAM

2015 – 2017Show4 seasons43 episodesTV-PG

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A romantic, moving drama series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 43 episodes · best: S3E9 "Det går over" 9.4

Episodes

7.8
8.0
9.0
8.3

Story

There's only one thing we know for sure. That life is... now.

The story of young teenagers and pupils from Hartvig Nissens upper secondary school in Oslo, and their troubles, scandals and everyday life. Each season is told from a different person's point of view.

Feels like

  • Teen Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Social Realism
  • Norwegian Culture
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Romantic Tension
  • Authentic Dialogue
  • Class Struggle
  • Binge-Worthy

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Julie Andem
Written by
Julie Andem
Produced by
Marianne Furevold-Boland, Mari Magnus
Music by
Christian Wibe

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 25, 2015 · June 24, 2017 · Ended

First aired
September 25, 2015
Last aired
June 24, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 43 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Norwegian
Made in
Norway
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Good Adultery, Bad Adultery, Rewatch Bonus, Meaningful Name +9

  • Good Adultery, Bad Adultery
  • Rewatch Bonus
  • Meaningful Name
  • Imaginary Love Triangle
  • The Reveal
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Back for the Finale
  • Pop-Up Texting
  • Ladykiller in Love
  • I Just Want to Be Normal
  • Hypocritical Heartwarming
  • Wham Line

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream SKAM?"

Questions about SKAM

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream SKAM?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is SKAM worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.5).

Does SKAM get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.8, and season 3 peaks at 9.0. The highest-rated episode is Det går over (season 3, episode 9) at 9.4, and the lowest is Du ser ut som en slut (season 1, episode 1) at 7.1.

Is SKAM okay for kids?

TV-PGSexual contentDrug useStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for sexual content, drug use, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch SKAM?

11 h

About 11 hours: 43 episodes in 4 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 2015 to 2017.

Is SKAM plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is SKAM good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.