sjónvarpsþáttur

Sjónvarpsþáttur is the Icelandic word for television program. It refers to any form of broadcast content intended for viewing on a television set, encompassing a wide range of genres and formats. This can include fictional dramas, comedies, documentaries, news programs, reality shows, children's programming, and sports broadcasts. The term is broadly applied to both scheduled broadcasts and on-demand content available through streaming services.

Icelandic television programming has a long history, with the national broadcaster RÚV (Ríkisútvarpið) playing a central role since its inception. Over the years, the landscape has expanded with the introduction of private channels and, more recently, the proliferation of international streaming platforms accessible in Iceland. Sjónvarpsþættir produced in Iceland often reflect the country's unique culture, history, and landscapes, gaining international recognition in some cases for their quality and distinctiveness. The production of sjónvarpsþættir involves various stages, from conceptualization and scriptwriting to filming, editing, and broadcasting, requiring the collaboration of numerous professionals in the creative and technical fields.