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Tre kronor 1994

★ 5.6/10 · 8 votes Drama 10 seasons · 123 eps Ended
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What is Tre kronor?

Tre kronor is a Swedish television series that aired on TV4. The show is a soap opera that took place in the fictive middle class suburb Mälarviken, located in the vicinity of Stockholm.

Type
TV series
Year
1994
Status
Ended
Episodes
123
First aired
Sep 21, 1994
Last aired
Apr 7, 1999
Original language
SV
Origin
SE
Networks
TV4
Genres
Drama
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Tre kronor is a Swedish television series that aired on TV4. The show is a soap opera that took place in the fictive middle class suburb Mälarviken, located in the vicinity of Stockholm. The exteriors were filmed in Sätra, a suburb of Stockholm, and the interiors were filmed in a studio in Kvarnholmen as well as in Kungens Kurva. Tre kronor was created by TV4 to compete with the show Rederiet, which aired on SVT at the same time.

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Should you watch it?

“A Swedish soap that chronicles everyday drama in the fictional suburb of Mälarviken.”

Reasons to watch
  • Long‑running storylines set in a relatable Swedish suburb
  • Reflects everyday life in 1990s Sweden
  • Filmed at recognizable locations around Stockholm
Keep in mind
  • Melodramatic tone typical of soaps may not suit all viewers
  • Primarily in Swedish, requiring subtitles for non‑speakers

Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven dramas that explore ordinary lives in a Swedish setting.

The series contains typical soap opera themes and is best suited for mature teen and adult audiences.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 13 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Season 5 · 12 episodes

Frequently asked questions

When did Tre kronor originally air?

It aired on TV4 from 1994 to 1999.

What is the setting of the series?

It is set in the fictional middle‑class suburb of Mälarviken near Stockholm.

Where were the exterior scenes filmed?

Exterior scenes were filmed in Sätra, a suburb of Stockholm.

How did Tre kronor relate to Rederiet?

It aired at the same time as Rederiet on SVT and was intended to compete for viewers.

Who composed the series' signature tune?

The signature tune was written by Lasse H.