In the Name of Love
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Set in conservative Norway from the 1970s through the 1990s, chart the rise and fall of a family empire built on adult entertainment - through the VHS boom, censorship crackdowns, and shifting cultural norms.
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Ep 1Episode 1
Balder has kept his family's past a secret, even from his partner, Helle. At the baptism of his first child, he organizes a peaceful family gathering, but his plans get threatened when his father, Lars, shows up unannounced.
Ep 2Episode 2
Balder tries to make the best of the situation, but Anne-Lise flees the scene when she sees her ex-husband Lars. Back in the happier '70s, Lars sends a photo of Anne-Lise's naked behind in a competition, resulting in a personal and domestic conflict.
Ep 3Episode 3
Balder fails to stop Lars from telling Helle what he used to do for a living. In the 1970s, Balder and Bjørnar realize their father has put his marriage in jeopardy.
Ep 4Episode 4
Lars and Anne-Lise can't contain their resentment, disrupting the ceremony before it begins. In the past, Balder falls in love with a Danish nude model. Back at the christening party, Lars shows all the guests how his films are actually innocent.
Ep 5Episode 5
In the 1980s, Balder feels embarrassed when his friends find one of his father's films. Back at the christening party, Balder locks up Bjørnar in the basement when he threatens to disclose Balder's yet another secret.
Ep 6Episode 6
Balder makes an aggressive attempt to finish the christening quickly. In the 1990s, Norway bans pornographic films, forcing Anne-Lise to return to her teaching job. Back at the christening, Balder finally loses it completely.
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