The Councilman

Name: The Councilman
Released: 2018-03-02T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Anne Marit Jacobsen, Arnhild Litleré, Fridtjov Såheim

TV Show · Comedy · Special Interest

The mayor of Roeng finds his municipality insanely wealthy after a 15-year-old successfully invests the town's savings into hedge funds. Flush with cash, the ambitious mayor sets his sights on an audacious new target: sending Roeng into space.

2018 · 22m

Starring Anne Marit Jacobsen, Arnhild Litleré, Fridtjov Såheim

Director Anne Bjørnstad, Eilif Skodvin

EPISODE 1

Season 1: Episode 1

Already struggling with severe depopulation and low employment, the town of Roeng faces a new crisis. When Mayor Tom Eide discovers deep irregularities within the city's cellulose funds, he fears the absolute worst for his community's future.
EPISODE 2

Season 1: Episode 2

The new-found windfall of millions puzzles the Mayor, Councilman and Finance Manager of Roeng. Together, they face a bizarre financial dilemma: how can they legalistically deposit the cash into the town's account without breaking the law?
EPISODE 3

Season 1: Episode 3

While the millions of dollars bring massive joy to Roeng's population, they also bring an overwhelming workload for the City Hall staff. Deeper trouble brews when Mayor Tom Eide begins using the city funds for personal expenses.
EPISODE 4

Season 1: Episode 4

Though Roeng has become the wealthiest town in Norway, Mayor Tom Eide's private life is an absolute disaster. Desperate for a personal economic miracle to clean up his mess, Tom turns to Benjamin, the Councilman's teenage son, for help.
EPISODE 5

Season 1: Episode 5

When loan sharks don't get their money, they ambush Mayor Tom Eide right at City Hall; Lena faces an unexpected question; Tom tries to pivot and find a way to inspire the local youth.
EPISODE 6

Season 1: Episode 6

The County Governor examines the legality of Roeng's massive financial operations. Mayor Tom Eide believes he has the situation under control, until it turns out that Reidun holds damaging information regarding the new-found millions.