Meaning of Life(2022)

6.0

2 Seasons

DramaComedy

Overview

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.

Created By: Tove Eriksen Hillblom

Episodes

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Ep 1

Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes

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.

11/12/202227 min

Ep 2

Buddha the Bullshitter

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.

11/12/202227 min

Ep 3

Never Let the Idiots Win

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.

11/12/202232 min

Ep 4

Do You Want to Shoot Me?

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.

18/12/202232 min

Ep 5

Look, There’s the Heart

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.

18/12/202227 min

Ep 6

The Battle of Hastings

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.

18/12/202228 min

Ep 7

So Now I’m a Sexist Too?

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.

25/12/202231 min

Ep 8

I Just Wanted to Protect You

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.

25/12/202233 min