Skam

Skam is a Norwegian teen drama television series created by Julie Andem. It aired on NRK from 2015 to 2017 and consists of four seasons. The series is noted for its realistic portrayal of teenage life and its innovative storytelling, which integrated short character-focused episodes with social media content and online interactions.

Set at the fictional Hartvig Nansen School in Oslo, Skam follows a rotating group of high school students as they navigate friendships, romance, identity, faith, mental health, and social pressure. Each season centers on a particular character and develops themes over the course of a school year, while the weekly episode structure presents scenes from that character’s perspective on a specific day of the week. The show’s use of on-screen text messages, social media posts, and online clips helped create a sense of immediacy and immersion for viewers.

Production and reception: Skam was produced by NRK and received widespread critical acclaim for its authentic dialogue, diverse cast, and sensitive handling of topics such as consent, sexuality, religion, and gender. It achieved international attention and inspired several remakes in other countries, including Skam España, Skam France, and Skam Italia, among others. The series also gained a global fan base through online distribution and related content.

Legacy: Skam is regarded as influential in the development of contemporary teen drama for its serialized, cross-media approach and its emphasis on character nuance and social realism. It has left a lasting impact on how teenage life is depicted on television and in digital media, and remains a reference point for discussions of modern youth culture and representation.