Mellom bakkar og berg(2015)

Mellom bakkar og berg is a Norwegian comedy series that reimagines the beloved travelogue Norge rundt through sketch comedy. Rather than following the traditional Ola and Kari Nordmann characters, the show introduces a rotating cast of humorous personalities portrayed by Espen Eckbo, Lene Kongsvik Johansen, Odd-Magnus Williamson, Henrik Thodesen, and Kevin Vågenes. Each episode sends these characters on comedic journeys across Norway's landscapes, delivering satirical takes on Norwegian culture, regional stereotypes, and travel show conventions. The ensemble cast's chemistry drives the humor as they encounter quirky locals and absurd situations. Mellom bakkar og berg balances affection for Norway's natural beauty with irreverent comedy, making it both a loving parody of a national institution and an entertaining exploration of what happens when sketch comedy meets the road trip format.