TV series
Beartown
2020, Swedish, on HBO Nordic. Created by Anders Weidemann & Linn Gottfridsson & Antonia Pyk.
This isn't a game.
Hockey is the last beacon of hope for the citizens of Björnstad, so when its junior hockey team makes the national semifinal, the burden of the entire town’s dreams weigh heavily on the shoulders of its teenage superstars. However, the day of the semi-final is also the catalyst for a violent act that will leave a young girl traumatised and the town in turmoil.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 8 November 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Anders WeidemannCreator
- Linn GottfridssonCreator
- Antonia PykCreator
- Peter GrönlundCreator
- Miriam IngridMaya Andersson · 5 ep
- Oliver DufåkerKevin Erdahl · 5 ep
- Otto FahlgrenBenji Ovich · 5 ep
- Ulf StenbergPeter Andersson · 5 ep
- Aliette OpheimMira Andersson · 5 ep
- Tobias ZilliacusMats Erdahl · 5 ep
- Tyler ShamyLyt · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 18 October 2020
- Last aired
- 8 November 2020
- Network
- HBO Nordic
- Original title
- Björnstad
- Language
- Swedish
- Country
- Sweden
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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News & fan talk
What Beartown is based on
Beartown is based on Beartown, a 2016 novel series by Fredrik Backman.
Novel series · 2016
Beartown
By Fredrik Backman
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Beartown: quick answers
Is Beartown worth watching?
Beartown doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Beartown are there?
Beartown has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is Beartown finished?
Yes. Beartown ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Beartown on?
Beartown isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
Beartown parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Beartown is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Beartown?
If you liked Beartown, try The Emperor of Ocean Park, Kill Jackie, Conversations with Friends.
Who created Beartown?
Beartown was created by Anders Weidemann and Linn Gottfridsson and Antonia Pyk and Peter Grönlund and stars Miriam Ingrid, Oliver Dufåker, Otto Fahlgren.
What is Beartown based on?
Beartown is based on Beartown, a 2016 novel series by Fredrik Backman.