A lavish royal drama that tells the incredible love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja, and how their love almost plunged Norway into a constitutional crisis.
- Created by
- Vibeke Idsøe
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 4 episodes
For nine long years, Crown Prince Harald and the commoner Sonja Haraldsen fight for the right to marry, but the choice is not theirs to make. The constitution states that a prince cannot marry without the king’s permission. If Harald choose
S1 E1Duty
Feb 14, 202559 min
Crown Prince Harald graduates from military academy, but his reputation needs repair. King Olav introduces him to princesses, fuelling speculation about his future queen. While rumours swirl about a match with Greece’s Princess, Harald’s at
S1 E2Love
Feb 14, 202559 min
While Harald studies at Oxford, King Olav, grieving Crown Princess Märtha, hosts a birthday party filled with princesses. But Harald longs for Sonja and his friends. Tension rises as Sonja, watching her friends start families, urges Harald
S1 E3An Unnatural Way of Living
Feb 21, 202565 min
The press hunts for royal gossip, while Sonja fears losing herself if she joins the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth pressures King Olav to address Harald's choice, as Harald battles between love and duty. With tensions high and rumours swirli
S1 E4Father or King
Feb 21, 202561 min
King Olav seeks counsel from a divided government, as many Norwegians support Harald and Sonja’s marriage, but fear it will break the constitution. Harald feels he’s defying the law, while Sonja struggles with following her heart amid publi
Starring
- S
Sindre Strand Offerdal
Crown Prince Harald
Gina Bernhoft Gørvell
Sonja Haraldsen
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
King Olav V
Anneke von der Lippe
Dagny Haraldsen
- T
Tine Nygård Bentsen
Annemor Møst
Torbjørn Aamodt
VG Journalist
Kåre Conradi
Oskar Hasselknippe
Fredrik Stenberg Ditlev-Simonsen
Johan H. Stenersen
- E
Eilif Hartwig
Jan August Ørner
Aurora Nossen
Mariann Astrup
- E
Eivin Nilsen Salthe
VG photographer
- J
Julia Sørensen
Ilmi Riddervold
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Commoner?
- The Commoner is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Viaplay Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Commoner are there?
- The Commoner has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Commoner?
- The Commoner has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 21, 2025.
- Who stars in The Commoner?
- The Commoner stars Sindre Strand Offerdal, Gina Bernhoft Gørvell, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Anneke von der Lippe, Tine Nygård Bentsen.
