TV show · 2020 · Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery · NO
Curator score: 3.6/10 (55.6K ratings)
This is where it all begins.
Overview
A small Norwegian town experiencing warm winters and violent downpours seems to be headed for another Ragnarök -- unless someone intervenes in time.
Ratings
Curator score: 3.6/10
IMDb: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
TMDB: 7.8/10
Production
SAM Productions, Ghost VFX
Cast
David Alexander Sjøholt, Jonas Strand Gravli, Herman Tømmeraas, Theresa Frostad Eggesbø, Henriette Steenstrup, Synnøve Macody Lund, Bjørn Sundquist, Danu Sunth
Where to watch
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A sleek, youth-skewing Norse-mythology drama with a strong premise, atmospheric Norwegian setting, and an easy binge pace. It’s at its best when it leans into modern-day mythic coming-of-age and environmental dread; it’s weaker when the storytelling gets repetitive and the scale never quite matches the concept.
Best for
Viewers who like myth retellings with a teen/young-adult edge
Fans of moody Scandinavian genre TV
Binge-watchers looking for a short, three-season arc
People drawn to climate anxiety and apocalyptic folklore
Skip if
You want epic fantasy with big-budget spectacle
You prefer tightly plotted mystery over symbolic allegory
You dislike teen romance and melodrama
You want a fully satisfying mythological payoff
Overview
Ragnarok takes a clever idea — Norse gods reborn in a contemporary Norwegian town — and filters it through a moody, accessible Netflix style. The snowy landscapes, environmental unease, and small-town tensions give it a distinct atmosphere, and the show is often more effective as a coming-of-age drama than as a fantasy epic. Its best stretches are propulsive, visually polished, and easy to keep watching.
Worth noting
The downside is that the series can feel stretched, with familiar YA beats and a mythology framework that sometimes circles its own revelations. The first season is the strongest entry point, with the second season generally maintaining momentum, while the third season wraps things up but doesn’t fully elevate the premise into something truly grand. Still, it remains an appealing watch if you’re in the mood for a compact, stylish genre series.
Bottom line
Overall, Ragnarok is more interesting than essential: a solid, modernized myth tale with enough mood and momentum to recommend, especially if you like your fantasy grounded in real-world anxieties. It’s not a must-see, but it is a distinctive and watchable one.
2011 · Curator 1.4/10 (4.7K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Spectrum On Demand, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
If the appeal is the blend of teen melodrama and supernatural destiny, this is a highly bingeable predecessor.