TV series

Balls

2023 · 1 season

A wry, humane comedy-drama about a washed-up coach colliding with a new generation, funny and awkward with a quiet sting.

Created by: Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Svandís Dóra Einarsdóttir, Saga Garðarsdóttir

Overview: Years after burning out and falling from grace, a middle aged, 90s handball legend seeks to redeem himself by returning to his childhood club to coach the women's team where he clashes with a new generation of women in a post #MeToo society.
How it feels: Satirical, melancholic, warm and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Redemption, gender, identity, work
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Created by: Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson, Halldór Laxness Halldórsson
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Svandís Dóra Einarsdóttir, Saga Garðarsdóttir

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
gender
identity
work
betrayal
Places: small town
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild