The Commoner

A lavish royal drama that tells the incredible love story of King Harald and Queen Sonja, and how their love almost plunged Norway into a constitutional crisis.

Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: 1

Duration: 59m

Release: 2025

Rating: 4.0

Season 1 - The Commoner
2025-02-14
"Crown Prince Harald graduates from military academy, but his reputation needs repair. King Olav introduces him to princesses, fuelling speculation about his future queen. While rumours swirl about a match with Greece\u2019s Princess, Harald\u2019s attention is drawn to a commoner, Sonja Haraldsen, leaving the press and royal circles buzzing."
2025-02-14
"While Harald studies at Oxford, King Olav, grieving Crown Princess M\u00e4rtha, hosts a birthday party filled with princesses. But Harald longs for Sonja and his friends. Tension rises as Sonja, watching her friends start families, urges Harald to seek his father\u2019s permission to marry, challenging royal tradition and their secret love."
2025-02-21
"The press hunts for royal gossip, while Sonja fears losing herself if she joins the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth pressures King Olav to address Harald's choice, as Harald battles between love and duty. With tensions high and rumours swirling, Harald delivers an ultimatum: only the King can decide their fate."
2025-02-21
"King Olav seeks counsel from a divided government, as many Norwegians support Harald and Sonja\u2019s marriage, but fear it will break the constitution. Harald feels he\u2019s defying the law, while Sonja struggles with following her heart amid public unrest. Faced with pressure from all sides, King Olav must make a difficult decision."