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| name = Elves
| image = ElvesNetflixSeries.jpg
| image = ElvesNetflixSeries.jpg
| caption =
| native_name = Nisser
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|da|Nisser}}
| genre = [[Horror fiction|Horror]]<br />[[fantasy]]<br />[[drama]]
| genre = [[Horror fiction|Horror]]<br />[[fantasy]]<br />[[drama]]
| creator = Stefan Jaworski
| creator = Stefan Jaworski
| writer = Stefan Jaworski
| writer = Stefan Jaworski
| director = Roni Ezra
| screenplay =
| country = Denmark
| director = [[Roni Ezra]]
| language = Danish
| starring = {{plainlist|
* Sonja Sofie Engberg Steen
| num_seasons = 1
* Milo Campanale
| num_episodes = 6
* Vivelill Søgaard Holm
| producer = Elise H. Lund
* Lila Nobel
| runtime = 22 minutes
* Peder Thomas Pedersen
| company = Miso Film
* [[Ann Eleonora Jørgensen]]
| network = [[Netflix]]
* Rasmus Hammeric
| first_aired = November 28, 2021
}}
| composer = {{plainlist|
* [[Anthony Lledo]]
* Mikkel Maltha
}}
| country = Denmark
| language = Danish
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{plainlist|
* Jonas Allen
* Peter Bose
* Stefan Jaworski
* Jannik Tai Mosholt
* Christian Potalivo
}}
| producer = Elise H. Lund
| location = Denmark
| cinematography = Lars Reinholdt
| editor = {{plainlist|
* Michael Bauer
* Ida Bregninge
* Dan Loghin
}}
| runtime = 22–26 minutes
| company = [[Miso Film]]
| network = [[Netflix]]
| budget =
| released = {{Start date|2021|11|28|df=y}}
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'''Elves''' (Danish: ''Nisser'') is a Danish Christmas-horror-fantasy-drama streaming television series created by Stefan Jaworski. The first season, containing six episodes, premiered on [[Netflix]] on 28 November 2021.
'''''Elves''''' (Danish: ''Nisser'') is a Danish horror-fantasy-drama streaming television series created by Stefan Jaworski. The first season, containing six episodes, premiered on [[Netflix]] on 28 November 2021.


== Background ==
==Background==
The series was first announced on October 6, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Netflix - 'ELVES' - A NEW DANISH NETFLIX ORIGINAL FROM THE CREATORS OF 'THE RAIN'|url=https://about.netflix.com/,%20https://about.netflix.com/en/news/elves-a-new-danish-netflix-original-from-the-creators-of-the-rain|access-date=2021-12-24|website=About Netflix|language=en}}</ref> Series creator Stefan Jaworski had previously created a series called [[The Rain (TV series)|''The Rain'']].
The series was first announced on 6 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Netflix - 'ELVES' - A NEW DANISH NETFLIX ORIGINAL FROM THE CREATORS OF 'THE RAIN'|url=https://about.netflix.com/,%20https://about.netflix.com/en/news/elves-a-new-danish-netflix-original-from-the-creators-of-the-rain|access-date=24 December 2021|website=About Netflix|language=en|archive-date=24 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211224232627/https://about.netflix.com/,%20https://about.netflix.com/en/news/elves-a-new-danish-netflix-original-from-the-creators-of-the-rain|url-status=dead}}</ref> Stefan Jaworski had previously created the show ''[[The Rain (TV series)|The Rain]]''.


== Premise ==
==Synopsis==
The series is about a Danish family that goes to a remote island in Denmark called Aarmand Island to visit their family for [[Christmas]]. But unbeknownst to them the island is inhabited by monstrous, man-eating [[Elf|elves]]. The main character, a teenage girl name Jose (short for Josephine) befriends a baby elf whom she names Kee-ko. But when the elves start killing people, Jose and Kee-ko's friendship is strained and Jose and her family fight to get out alive.
A Danish family travels to the remote island of Aarmandsø to spend Christmas together, away from the city. Unbeknownst to them, the island is inhabited by carnivorous [[Elf|elves]]. The protagonist of the story and youngest member of the family, Jose, befriends a stranded baby elf, whom they hit with their car while driving to their rented house. Jose names the elf Kee-ko. When the elves start killing people, the family has to fight for their lives.


== Cast and Characters ==
==Cast and characters==
* Sonja Sofie Engberg Steen as Jose Svane, a young girl who befriends a baby elf
Taken from Imdb liner notes.<ref>{{Citation|title=Elves (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt13231962/fullcredits|access-date=2021-12-24}}</ref>
* Milo Campanale as Kasper, Jose's brother

* Vivelill Søgaard Holm as Liv, an island local
* Sonja Sofie Engberg Steen as Jose Svane: a kind teenage girl who befriends an elf
* Lila Nobel as Charlotte, Jose's mother
* Kee-Ko: A baby elf that Jose befriends before she knows about them being monsters
* Milo Campanale as Kasper: Jose's brother
* Vivelill Søgaard Holm as Liv: Jose's sister
* Lila Nobel as Charlotte: Jose's mother
* Peder Thomas Pedersen as Mads: Jose's father
* Peder Thomas Pedersen as Mads: Jose's father
* Ann Eleonora Jørgensen as Karen: a local of the island who is distrustful of Jose
* [[Ann Eleonora Jørgensen]] as Karen, an island local, Liv's grandmother
* Rasmus Hammeric as Møller: a local of the island and Jose's uncle
* Rasmus Hammeric as Møller, an island local and Liv's uncle
* Lukas Løkken as Anders: a local of the island
* Lukas Løkken as Anders, an island local


== Episodes ==
==Episodes==
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| rowspan="6" |November 28, 2021
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|"Creature From The Woods"
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|"Beyond The Fence"
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== Reception ==
==Reception==
The series received mixed reviews. [[The Guardian]] gave the series a 2/5, describing it as "[[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.]] meets [[the Wicker Man]] as murderous gnomes run amok," and described it as "tropey" and "bland."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-29|title=Elves review – ET meets the Wicker Man as murderous gnomes run amok|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/nov/29/elves-review-et-meets-the-wicker-man-as-murderous-gnomes-run-amok|access-date=2021-12-27|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> CBR said that it was "too cute" to be considered a horror series and had a lot of key elements from it that were missing.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-12-02|title=Netflix's Elves Misses One Key Horror Component|url=https://www.cbr.com/netflix-elves-missing-blood-gore/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref> [[The Michigan Daily]] stated that it becomes increasingly hard to sympathize with Josephine as the series progresses, and said "(the series) could use some improvement and possibly more likable characters, but it most definitely doesn’t lack creativity. Its chilling and unsettling twist on Christmas is not a familiar phenomenon when it comes to the screen. So while this six-episode fantastical horror may not be Netflix’s next acclaimed sci-fi series, it is an addicting watch nonetheless.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hirsch|first=Molly|date=2021-12-09|title=Netflix’s ‘Elves’ is far from merry|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/tv/netflixs-elves-is-far-from-merry/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The Michigan Daily|language=en-US}}</ref> Nordic Watch praised the series, saying "combining a Christmas family drama with fantasy, folklore, and horror – on a par with your scariest ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episode – the series is both disturbingly freaky and heart-warming fun."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-25|title=Netflix's new Danish series 'Elves' brings some chills along with Christmas cheer...|url=https://nordicwatchlist.com/2021/11/25/netflixs-new-nordic-festive-series-elves-brings-some-chills-along-with-its-christmas-cheer/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Nordic Watchlist|language=en-US}}</ref>
The series received mixed reviews. ''[[The Guardian]]'' gave it a score of 2/5, describing it as "[[E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial|E.T.]] meets [[the Wicker Man]] as murderous gnomes run amok," and described it as "tropey" and "bland".<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 November 2021|title=Elves review – ET meets the Wicker Man as murderous gnomes run amok|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/nov/29/elves-review-et-meets-the-wicker-man-as-murderous-gnomes-run-amok|access-date=27 December 2021|website=the Guardian|language=en}}</ref> ''CBR'' said that it was "too cute" to be considered a horror series, and that it was missing a lot of key elements.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2 December 2021|title=Netflix's Elves Misses One Key Horror Component|url=https://www.cbr.com/netflix-elves-missing-blood-gore/|access-date=27 December 2021|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[The Michigan Daily]]'' stated that it becomes increasingly hard to sympathize with Josephine as the series progresses, and said, "(the series) could use some improvement and possibly more likeable characters, but it most definitely doesn't lack creativity. Its chilling and unsettling twist on Christmas is not a familiar phenomenon when it comes to the screen. So while this six-episode fantastical horror may not be Netflix's next acclaimed sci-fi series, it is an addicting watch nonetheless.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hirsch|first=Molly|date=2021-12-09|title=Netflix's 'Elves' is far from merry|url=http://www.michigandaily.com/tv/netflixs-elves-is-far-from-merry/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=The Michigan Daily|language=en-US}}</ref> ''Nordic Watch'' praised the series, saying, "combining a Christmas family drama with fantasy, folklore, and horror – on a par with your scariest ''[[Doctor Who]]'' episode – the series is both disturbingly freaky and heart-warming fun."<ref>{{Cite web|date=25 November 2021|title=Netflix's new Danish series 'Elves' brings some chills along with Christmas cheer...|url=https://nordicwatchlist.com/2021/11/25/netflixs-new-nordic-festive-series-elves-brings-some-chills-along-with-its-christmas-cheer/|access-date=27 December 2021|website=Nordic Watchlist|language=en-US}}</ref>


In December 2021 the series was in the top 10 most viewed series on Netflix.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-29|title=What is Elves on Netflix about?|url=https://netflixlife.com/2021/11/29/what-is-elves-about-netflix/|access-date=2021-12-27|website=Netflix Life|language=en-US}}</ref>
In December 2021, ''Elves'' was in the top ten most viewed series on Netflix.<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 November 2021|title=What is Elves on Netflix about?|url=https://netflixlife.com/2021/11/29/what-is-elves-about-netflix/|access-date=27 December 2021|website=Netflix Life|language=en-US}}</ref>


== References ==
==See also==
* [[List of Christmas films]]
* [[Danish folklore]]
* [[Old Norse religion]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
[[Category:Danish television series]]
* {{IMDb title|13231962}}
* {{Netflix title}}

[[Category:2021 Danish television series debuts]]
[[Category:2021 Danish television series debuts]]
[[Category:Danish-language Netflix original programming]]
[[Category:Danish-language television shows]]
[[Category:Netflix television dramas]]
[[Category:Christmas television series]]
[[Category:Christmas television series]]
[[Category:Horror television]]
[[Category:2020s horror television series]]
[[Category:Drama television series]]
[[Category:Danish fantasy television series]]
[[Category:Fantasy television series]]
[[Category:Television series about elves]]
[[Category:Elves in popular culture]]

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Latest revision as of 09:01, 6 January 2025

Not to be confused with Elvis (TV series).

Elves
DanishNisser
GenreHorror
fantasy
drama
Created byStefan Jaworski
Written byStefan Jaworski
Directed byRoni Ezra
Starring
  • Sonja Sofie Engberg Steen
  • Milo Campanale
  • Vivelill Søgaard Holm
  • Lila Nobel
  • Peder Thomas Pedersen
  • Ann Eleonora Jørgensen
  • Rasmus Hammeric
Composers
Country of originDenmark
Original languageDanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Jonas Allen
  • Peter Bose
  • Stefan Jaworski
  • Jannik Tai Mosholt
  • Christian Potalivo
ProducerElise H. Lund
Production locationDenmark
CinematographyLars Reinholdt
Editors
  • Michael Bauer
  • Ida Bregninge
  • Dan Loghin
Running time22–26 minutes
Production companyMiso Film
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)

Elves (Danish: Nisser) is a Danish horror-fantasy-drama streaming television series created by Stefan Jaworski. The first season, containing six episodes, premiered on Netflix on 28 November 2021.

Background

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The series was first announced on 6 October 2020.[1] Stefan Jaworski had previously created the show The Rain.

Synopsis

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A Danish family travels to the remote island of Aarmandsø to spend Christmas together, away from the city. Unbeknownst to them, the island is inhabited by carnivorous elves. The protagonist of the story and youngest member of the family, Jose, befriends a stranded baby elf, whom they hit with their car while driving to their rented house. Jose names the elf Kee-ko. When the elves start killing people, the family has to fight for their lives.

Cast and characters

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  • Sonja Sofie Engberg Steen as Jose Svane, a young girl who befriends a baby elf
  • Milo Campanale as Kasper, Jose's brother
  • Vivelill Søgaard Holm as Liv, an island local
  • Lila Nobel as Charlotte, Jose's mother
  • Peder Thomas Pedersen as Mads: Jose's father
  • Ann Eleonora Jørgensen as Karen, an island local, Liv's grandmother
  • Rasmus Hammeric as Møller, an island local and Liv's uncle
  • Lukas Løkken as Anders, an island local

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Aarmand Island"Roni EzraStefan Jaworski28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)
2"Creature from the Woods"Roni EzraStefan Jaworski28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)
3"The Secret"Roni EzraStefan Jaworski28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)
4"Beyond the Fence"Roni EzraStefan Jaworski28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)
5"The Outbreak"Roni EzraStefan Jaworski28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)
6"The Sacrifice"Roni EzraStefan Jaworski28 November 2021 (2021-11-28)

Reception

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The series received mixed reviews. The Guardian gave it a score of 2/5, describing it as "E.T. meets the Wicker Man as murderous gnomes run amok," and described it as "tropey" and "bland".[2] CBR said that it was "too cute" to be considered a horror series, and that it was missing a lot of key elements.[3] The Michigan Daily stated that it becomes increasingly hard to sympathize with Josephine as the series progresses, and said, "(the series) could use some improvement and possibly more likeable characters, but it most definitely doesn't lack creativity. Its chilling and unsettling twist on Christmas is not a familiar phenomenon when it comes to the screen. So while this six-episode fantastical horror may not be Netflix's next acclaimed sci-fi series, it is an addicting watch nonetheless.[4] Nordic Watch praised the series, saying, "combining a Christmas family drama with fantasy, folklore, and horror – on a par with your scariest Doctor Who episode – the series is both disturbingly freaky and heart-warming fun."[5]

In December 2021, Elves was in the top ten most viewed series on Netflix.[6]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "About Netflix - 'ELVES' - A NEW DANISH NETFLIX ORIGINAL FROM THE CREATORS OF 'THE RAIN'". About Netflix. Archived from the original on 24 December 2021. Retrieved 24 December 2021.
  2. ^ "Elves review – ET meets the Wicker Man as murderous gnomes run amok". the Guardian. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  3. ^ "Netflix's Elves Misses One Key Horror Component". CBR. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  4. ^ Hirsch, Molly (9 December 2021). "Netflix's 'Elves' is far from merry". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  5. ^ "Netflix's new Danish series 'Elves' brings some chills along with Christmas cheer..." Nordic Watchlist. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  6. ^ "What is Elves on Netflix about?". Netflix Life. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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