Viewers will recognize themselves, their struggles, and their friends’ everyday problems within this series. Drama, of course, abounds; from “Queen of the Class” competitions, to attempts at “hijacking the handsomest,” to the copious and all-too-common jealousy that arises when new friendships are formed.

Justification for category:
This series was entered in the category as this year’s innovation. It is a drama series that is produced based on popular demand.

More importantly, however, it is one that creates authentic Norwegian content for a harder-to-reach viewer group already overwhelmed with new daily content from other channels (like Youtube).

The series deals with two serious topics that engage the audience; love and exclusion. It also illuminates lighter topics with an abundance of warmth and humor.

Unfortunately, ‘The First Years’ did not win the award – but we are all super proud of the nomination.

Thanks to all participants, and to NRK Super.