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In the Name of Love

In the Name of Love

★ 8.0/10•2025•MA 15+•Drama•Comedy
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True story!

Set in conservative Norway from the 1970s through the 1990s, chart the rise and fall of a family empire built on adult entertainment - through the VHS boom, censorship crackdowns, and shifting cultural norms.

Bård Breien · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageNO
First Air DateSep 5, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E130m

Episode 1

Balder has kept his family's past a secret, even from his partner, Helle. At the baptism of his first child, he organizes a peaceful family gathering, but his plans get threatened when his father, Lars, shows up unannounced.

Sep 5, 2025

Episode 2 - Episode 2E232m

Episode 2

Balder tries to make the best of the situation, but Anne-Lise flees the scene when she sees her ex-husband Lars. Back in the happier '70s, Lars sends a photo of Anne-Lise's naked behind in a competition, resulting in a personal and domestic conflict.

Sep 5, 2025

Episode 3 - Episode 3E332m

Episode 3

Balder fails to stop Lars from telling Helle what he used to do for a living. In the 1970s, Balder and Bjørnar realize their father has put his marriage in jeopardy.

Sep 5, 2025

Episode 4 - Episode 4E429m

Episode 4

Lars and Anne-Lise can't contain their resentment, disrupting the ceremony before it begins. In the past, Balder falls in love with a Danish nude model. Back at the christening party, Lars shows all the guests how his films are actually innocent.

Sep 12, 2025

Episode 5 - Episode 5E531m

Episode 5

In the 1980s, Balder feels embarrassed when his friends find one of his father's films. Back at the christening party, Balder locks up Bjørnar in the basement when he threatens to disclose Balder's yet another secret.

Sep 19, 2025

Episode 6 - Episode 6E631m

Episode 6

Balder makes an aggressive attempt to finish the christening quickly. In the 1990s, Norway bans pornographic films, forcing Anne-Lise to return to her teaching job. Back at the christening, Balder finally loses it completely.

Sep 26, 2025

Episode 7 - Episode 7E732m

Episode 7

The day ends and no baby has been baptized. Instead, Lars hosts a party on his boat, but Balder interrupts the karaoke to share something with everyone. Back in the 1990s, Balder and Bjørnar nearly escape a police raid.

Oct 3, 2025

Episode 8 - Episode 8E830m

Episode 8

The events of the failed christening have Helle ready to leave Balder, but he gets one last chance to make things right. In the past, Lars and Bjørnar are arrested outside Remy's sex shop with a van full of illegal porn.

Oct 10, 2025

Actors

Trond Espen Seim

Trond Espen Seim

Lars Bang

Maria Bonnevie

Maria Bonnevie

Anne-Lise Bang

Jonas Hoff Oftebro

Jonas Hoff Oftebro

Balder Bang

Jakob Oftebro

Jakob Oftebro

Bjørnar Bang

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