"Occupied" is one of many shows that Netflix has purchased from foreign countries, from England, Spain, Australia and, in this case, Norway. "Occupied" is from the mind and pen of Jo Nesbo, whose dark detective novels I have not much cared for, but this series shows a certain skill for TV narrative and is fascinating for its insight into the political conflicts of Norway. In the show Russia occupies Norway because Russia needs Norway's gas and oil and Norway has shut down its production for climate reasons. Everyone wants to avoid a war that Norway could not win, so some cooperate and others resist; Quisling's name is never mentioned but the Nazi occupation of Norway is not far from some people's minds, both in and out of the government. People in Norway are in many ways like Americans but in many ways different; I live in Bay Ridge and every year there is a Norwegian Day parade. It is
Sunday, July 15, 2018
Goliath and Occupied.
I have not watched much TV lately, except for an occasional baseball game (I usually listen to games on the radio, as televised games and their announcers are worse than ever) but I have enjoyed two shows on line: Goliath on Amazon and Occupied on Netflix.
"Occupied" is one of many shows that Netflix has purchased from foreign countries, from England, Spain, Australia and, in this case, Norway. "Occupied" is from the mind and pen of Jo Nesbo, whose dark detective novels I have not much cared for, but this series shows a certain skill for TV narrative and is fascinating for its insight into the political conflicts of Norway. In the show Russia occupies Norway because Russia needs Norway's gas and oil and Norway has shut down its production for climate reasons. Everyone wants to avoid a war that Norway could not win, so some cooperate and others resist; Quisling's name is never mentioned but the Nazi occupation of Norway is not far from some people's minds, both in and out of the government. People in Norway are in many ways like Americans but in many ways different; I live in Bay Ridge and every year there is a Norwegian Day parade. It isdepressing to see how many colleges and secondary schools have ceased to require foreign languages and how more isolated some Americans are becoming. "Occupied "effectively shows life in Norway in detail, including how the colder climate has influenced behavior there.
"Occupied" is one of many shows that Netflix has purchased from foreign countries, from England, Spain, Australia and, in this case, Norway. "Occupied" is from the mind and pen of Jo Nesbo, whose dark detective novels I have not much cared for, but this series shows a certain skill for TV narrative and is fascinating for its insight into the political conflicts of Norway. In the show Russia occupies Norway because Russia needs Norway's gas and oil and Norway has shut down its production for climate reasons. Everyone wants to avoid a war that Norway could not win, so some cooperate and others resist; Quisling's name is never mentioned but the Nazi occupation of Norway is not far from some people's minds, both in and out of the government. People in Norway are in many ways like Americans but in many ways different; I live in Bay Ridge and every year there is a Norwegian Day parade. It is
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