Meaning of Life

Meaning of Life

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DramaComedy

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6.0/10(1)

Alva wants nothing more than to become a parent together with boyfriend Nico, but it's just not happening. Meanwhile, her sister Ellen has three children with husband Alex — and dearly wishes she hadn't.

Production

FLX

Language

SV

Status

Ended

First Aired

December 11, 2022

Last Aired

June 29, 2025

Networks

Viaplay

Created By

Tove Eriksen Hillblom, Maria Nygren

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes
E1
Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes
Air date: 2022-12-11
Ellen realizes that she has no idea who she is anymore, and the sudden death of an anonymous colleague sends her into a fright. Alva and Nico are starting an IVF treatment, but Alva doubts if it will succeed.
Buddha the Bullshitter
E2
Buddha the Bullshitter
Air date: 2022-12-11
Ellen desperately tries to figure out what she really wants. Meanwhile, Alex is worried that she is going to leave him. Alva is entirely focused on the motherhood-to-come when she meets someone from her past.
Never Let the Idiots Win
E3
Never Let the Idiots Win
Air date: 2022-12-11
Ellen starts a hunting course and meets Matteo, while Alex feels that Ellen is slipping further away. Alva and Nico both receive life-changing news. Polly pushes Ellen and Alva into a hurtful conflict.
Do You Want to Shoot Me?
E4
Do You Want to Shoot Me?
Air date: 2022-12-18
Alva lets go of her fears and allows herself to fully embrace the pregnancy, while Adam reappears in her life. Nico is torn between Alva and Harry and is forced into a betrayal.
Look, There’s the Heart
E5
Look, There’s the Heart
Air date: 2022-12-18
Alex tries to get Ellen back to her old self. Alva and Nico have booked an ultrasound where they anticipate to hear the baby's heartbeat — the actual proof of whether they are going to be parents or not.
The Battle of Hastings
E6
The Battle of Hastings
Air date: 2022-12-18
Alva tries to process the loss of the child, which leads her into the worst possible emotional state. Meanwhile, Ellen attends a butchering course with Matteo and everything between them is put to the test.
So Now I’m a Sexist Too?
E7
So Now I’m a Sexist Too?
Air date: 2022-12-25
After being confronted with Alva and Nico's real problems, Ellen realizes that all the bickering between her and Alex is trivial in comparison. However, the idyllic existence is soon abruptly broken.
I Just Wanted to Protect You
E8
I Just Wanted to Protect You
Air date: 2022-12-25
Ellen and Alex are going on a joint hunting weekend with the intent on saving their marriage. Alva and Nico decide that it's going to be the two of them, but while in town, they run into Adam and Aida.

Cast

Helena af Sandeberg

Helena af Sandeberg

Ellen

Celie Sparre

Celie Sparre

Alva

Ulf Stenberg

Ulf Stenberg

Alex

Hannes Fohlin

Hannes Fohlin

Nico

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