Snowfall

Snowfall

Created by Synne Teksum

On DR1, NRK1

2016–2 seasons48 episodes25 min5.8 / 10

A warm, melancholic Norwegian Christmas calendar series about a grieving child and her reluctant guardian learning to form a family through small daily moments of connection.

Selma, a 9 year old girl who lost her parents in an accident, is now living with Ruth, a quite strict neighbour who was just supposed to temporarily look after Selma and her dog Casper.

Questions people ask

  • Is Snowfall easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Does Snowfall leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.

  • Is Snowfall violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Snowfall scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Snowfall sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity87

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Snowfall

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Snowfall

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Snowfall, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Snowfall, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Snowfall, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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