Meaning of Life

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.

Episodes

Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes

S01E01 Everybody Pees Themselves Sometimes

December 11, 2022 27 min
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...
Buddha the Bullshitter

S01E02 Buddha the Bullshitter

December 11, 2022 27 min
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.
Never Let the Idiots Win

S01E03 Never Let the Idiots Win

December 11, 2022 32 min
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.
Do You Want to Shoot Me?

S01E04 Do You Want to Shoot Me?

December 18, 2022 32 min
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.
Look, There’s the Heart

S01E05 Look, There’s the Heart

December 18, 2022 27 min
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...
The Battle of Hastings

S01E06 The Battle of Hastings

December 18, 2022 28 min
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.
So Now I’m a Sexist Too?

S01E07 So Now I’m a Sexist Too?

December 25, 2022 31 min
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.
I Just Wanted to Protect You

S01E08 I Just Wanted to Protect You

December 25, 2022 33 min
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...

Cast

Helena af Sandeberg
Helena af Sandeberg
Ellen
Celie Sparre
Celie Sparre
Alva
Ulf Stenberg
Ulf Stenberg
Alex
Hannes Fohlin
Hannes Fohlin
Nico

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