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'''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.
'''''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 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=2021-12-24|website=About Netflix|language=en}}</ref> Stefan Jaworski had previously created the show ''[[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]]''.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
A Danish family travels to the remote island of Aarmand 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.
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==
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==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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|Title = Aarmand Island
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|WrittenBy = Stefan Jaworski
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|Title = Creature from the Woods
|Title = Creature from the Woods
|DirectedBy =
|DirectedBy = Roni Ezra
|WrittenBy =
|WrittenBy = Stefan Jaworski
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|28|df=yes}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|28|df=yes}}
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|Title = The Secret
|Title = The Secret
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|WrittenBy =
|WrittenBy = Stefan Jaworski
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2021|11|28|df=yes}}
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|WrittenBy =
|WrittenBy = Stefan Jaworski
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|Title = The Outbreak
|Title = The Outbreak
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|WrittenBy = Stefan Jaworski
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|Title = The Sacrifice
|Title = The Sacrifice
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|WrittenBy =
|WrittenBy = Stefan Jaworski
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==Reception==
==Reception==
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=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 that it was missing a lot of key elements.<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 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=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, ''Elves'' was in the top ten 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>

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


==References==
==References==
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[[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:2020s horror television series]]
[[Category:2020s horror television series]]
[[Category:Danish fantasy television series]]
[[Category:Danish fantasy television series]]
[[Category:Elves in popular culture]]
[[Category:Television series about elves]]

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

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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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