A Class Apart
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| Also known as | Zebrarummet |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Henrik Schyffert, Gustaf Skördeman |
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| Country of origin | Sweden |
| Original language | Swedish |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Production companies | Banijay Rights, Jarowskij Productions |
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| Network | Viaplay |
| Release | 22 August 2021 |
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A Class Apart or Zebrarummet (literally: The Zebra Room), is a Swedish television drama series, which was broadcast from 22 August 2021 on Viaplay.[1] It was created by Henrik Schyffert and Gustaf SkördemanLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". and directed by Andrea ÖstlundLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24"., David BerronLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". and Erik EgerLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24".. Filming occurred from November 2020 in Gothenburg and neighbouring Lerum and Härryda.[2] Global distribution is handled by Banijay Rights for Jarowskij Productions.[3] It was available for streaming on Australia's SBS-TV's On Demand from 2 June 2022.[4]
A Class Apart is largely set in an elite private school, Tuna Kvarn, which has a not-so-secret Zebra Club led by Hugo (Valter Skarsgård) and Caroline (Alva Bratt) with fellow member Philip (Edvin Endre). Their entitled lifestyle includes smoking, drug-taking and promiscuity. Hugo and Caroline initiate new club members Robin (Anton ForsdikLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24".) and Nathalie (Amanda LindhLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24".). Sara (Aliette Opheim) is a school counsellor at nearby public school, Holmered, who transfers to Tuna Kvarn. Series creator, Schyffert also portrays Carl, Tuna Kvarn's CEO and Hugo's father.
Premise
[edit | edit source]At a private boarding school, Tuna Kvarn, there is an old, exclusive, semi-secret Zebra Club. It is currently led by Hugo and Caroline, with fellow members including Philip and William. Two new initiates, Nathalie and Robin, are sworn in: the next day, a dead tuxedo-wearing body is found in the river. The school's elite are silent about their involvement. To save the club's reputation, Caroline, Hugo and Philip foist blame onto nearby Holmered public school's student, Isaac, who supplied Robin with drugs. However, a mobile phone video posted to social media depicts Zebra Club's humiliating initiation rites, which includes the rape of a female student.[5]
Holmered's school counsellor, Sara defends her school's reputation on TV, which draws the attention of Tuna Kvarn's CEO and Hugo's father, Carl.[4] Carl surveills Sara and offers her a job at his school.[4] Sara starts a romance with Carl's friend, Sasha, while secretly investigating the student's death with journalist, Amaya. Hugo pursues Nathalie's affections, while also having sex with other students. Philip's drug habit becomes problematic, while he has a fling with non-club member, Louise. Caroline seduces William. After Isaac's arrest, another video shows Caroline and Robin kissing in the clubroom. Sara and Amaya provide Isaac's alibi as he had appeared at their party. Isaac is released, but charged with drug-related offences. Chief Prosecutor, Dan closes the case, with student's death ruled accidental.
Cast and characters
[edit | edit source]- Valter Skarsgård as Hugo Ekberg: Carl's son, Tuna Kvarn student, leading Zebra Club member
- Aliette Opheim as Sara Boden: student counsellor at Holmered, then Tuna Kvarn; begins romance with Sasha, later appointed principal
- Edvin Endre as Philip Carnebo: Otto's son, Tuna Kvarn, Zebra Club, Hugo's offsider
- Amanda LindhLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Nathalie Bergmark: Tuna Kvarn, Zebra Club initiate
- Alva Bratt as Caroline Liljekrook: Tuna Kvarn, leading Zebra Club member
- Jesper Söderblom as Sasha: Tuna Kvarn physical education teacher, vice principal; begins romance with Sara
- Wilma LidénLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Louise Fleury: Tuna Kvarn, Grace's friend, has fling with Philip
- Tiam Miladi as William Klingbladh: Tuna Kvarn, Zebra Club
- Henrik Schyffert as Carl Ekberg: Hugo's father, entrepreneurial building contractor, Tuna Kvarn CEO
- Kevin VazLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Isaac: Holmered student, high absenteeism; local drug dealer; later enrols at Tuna Kvarn
- Nadja Halid as Amaya Johansson: Sara's friend, News Now investigative journalist
- Ella Rappich as Grace: Tuna Kvarn, Louise's friend, play writer
- Aviva WredeLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Nasim Persson: Holmered, Isaac's girlfriend
- Gorki Glaser-Müller as Saïd Ben: police detective investigating student's death
- Lisa Henni as Jovanna Pavic: police detective investigating student's death
- Anna BjelkerudLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Elisabeth: Tuna Kvarn Principal, later replaced by Sara
- Emil Almén as Kenneth Nyman: Robin's father, nouveau riche casino operator
- Filip Slotte as Sebbe: Tuna Kvarn, Zebra Club
- Louise Nyvall as Anja: Tuna Kvarn, Zebra Club
- Jordi Almeida as Jorge: café manager
- Anton ForsdikLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Robin Nyman: Kenneth's son, Tuna Kvarn, Zebra Club initiate
- Oskar ThunbergLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Rolf: Tuna Kvarn mathematics teacher
- Mattias NordkvistLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Dan Collinder: chief prosecutor, leads student's death investigation
- Filip Berg as Daniel: Sara's former boyfriend, ex-prisoner, ex-drug user
- Adja Krook as Kendra: Holmered student, Nasim's friend
- Kjell WilhelmsenLua error: Internal error: The interpreter has terminated with signal "24". as Torbjörn: Holmered Principal
- Benjamin Moliner as Otto Carnebo: Philip's father, Charlotte's husband
- Ismail Jallow as Ibbe: Sara's friend
Episode guide
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References
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External links
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- 2020s high school television series
- 2020s teen drama television series
- 2021 Swedish television series debuts
- Coming-of-age television shows
- Mass media portrayals of the upper class
- Swedish teen drama television series
- Swedish-language television shows
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- Television shows filmed in Sweden
- Television shows set in Sweden