Parlamentet (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 5.4
Released in 1999, Parlamentet is a news and comedy series.
What it’s about. Parlamentet is a satirical panel gameshow on on TV4, which parodies Swedish political debate. It was first broadcast in 1999 and is currently in its 23rd series. The current presenter is Anders S. Nilsson, who has hosted the show since 2004. Current team members include Babben Larsson, Robin Paulsson, Johan Rheborg and Johan Glans. Kodjo Akolor has also been featured. The program is a Swedish version of the short-run British show If I Ruled the World, which itself was as spin-off from Have I Got News For You - both produced by Hat Trick Productions. The comedians are divided into two teams, red and blue, representing traditional political colours. At the end of the show, the audience vote for the winners based on which team was funniest.
Who’s in it. Parlamentet stars Magnus Betnér, Johan Glans, Cilla Domstad and Anders S. Nilsson as Host, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Parlamentet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Parlamentet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Parlamentet tend to enjoy Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Conan, Saturday Night Live and The Colbert Report.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parlamentet (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parlamentet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Parlamentet worth watching?
- Parlamentet holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy news and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parlamentet?
- Parlamentet stars Magnus Betnér, Johan Glans, Cilla Domstad, Anders S. Nilsson and Staffan Ling.
- When was Parlamentet released?
- Parlamentet was released in 1999.