Karl III is a Norwegian sitcom that aired on TV 2 in 2009. It is a sequel to Mot i brøstet and Karl & Co.[1] Upon its release it was heavily criticized by both critics and viewers for departing from the series' original style. It was cancelled after one season.

Karl III
Created byTore Ryen
StarringNils Vogt
Bjørn Sundquist
Nina Woxholtt
Håvard Bakke
Country of originNorway
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12
Production
Executive producerTore Ryen
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time25 minutes
Original release
NetworkTV 2
Release23 February (2009-02-23) –
1 May 2009 (2009-05-01)
Related
Mot i brøstet (1993–1997)
Karl & Co (1998–2001)

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Plot

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The plot revolves around Karl Reverud, now a wealthy man, who has moved to Aker Brygge with his wife Agnes Marie and his butler Roy.[2]

Production

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Shooting of Karl III started in 2008, and a total of 12 episodes was ordered for the first season. The first episode premiered on TV 2 on 23 February 2009. Unlike Mot i brøstet and Karl & Co, Karl III was filmed without a live audience.[2] The show was cancelled after its first season due to low ratings and negative reviews from both media and viewers.

Reception

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The show was met with universally negative reviews, getting an average of 2 out of six stars. It was also slaughtered by the viewers in polls. Ultimately, along with low ratings, this led to the series' cancellation.

References

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  1. ^ "Karl har blitt farligere". Retrieved 2008-08-15.
  2. ^ a b "- Stas å spille så rik!". Retrieved 2009-02-22.
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