TV SERIES

Vaka

5.5/10
TMDB24 votes
2026Original: sv1 seasons

An insomnia epidemic plunges Stockholm into chaos. A prime minister manages the crisis while protecting his son, a nurse fights to save her infected partner, and a teenager protects her neighbor amid the spreading disease.

Genres: Drama
Cast: Lola Zackow, Jonas Karlsson, Aliette Opheim, Gizem Erdogan, Silas Strand

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THE STORY & THE PEOPLE

About Vaka

Vaka (2026) is a TV series in the drama genres. Directed by Henrik Georgsson. The cast includes Lola Zackow, Jonas Karlsson, Aliette Opheim, Gizem Erdogan.

Released
2026-01-30
Original language
sv
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Status
Ended
Production countries
United States of America, Iceland, Sweden
Production companies
Skybound Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, Unlimited Stories, Sagafilm
Creators
Brynja Björk

Vaka cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.5/10 from 24 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

"Wake" ("Vaka") is one of those Scandinavian series you hope will go somewhere interesting but doesn't. The story revolves around an outbreak of a virulent contagion that, as it turns out, is the result of contamination from a pharmaceutical company that ends up infecting the drinking water supply with a novel toxic chemical discharge. People get red rings around the Isis and cannot sleep, leading to an often…

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"Wake" ("Vaka") is one of those Scandinavian series you hope will go somewhere interesting but doesn't. The story revolves around an outbreak of a virulent contagion that, as it turns out, is the result of contamination from a pharmaceutical company that ends up infecting the drinking water supply with a novel toxic chemical discharge. People get red rings around the Isis and cannot sleep, leading to an often dramatic and horrible death. It sounds interesting enough, but a constant shifting in the roles of key figures, a lack of general direction and more than a little woke posturing rob it of its potential. I managed about 60-70% of the series before calling it quits. Upsides include an intriguing premise, strong acting and some dramatic scenes as the virus takes hold in earnest. In summary, a disappointing series that needed to do more to be truly engaging. A moderate watch at best.

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What is Vaka about?

An insomnia epidemic plunges Stockholm into chaos. A prime minister manages the crisis while protecting his son, a nurse fights to save her infected partner, and a teenager protects her neighbor amid the spreading disease.

Who stars in Vaka?

Lola Zackow, Jonas Karlsson, Aliette Opheim, Gizem Erdogan, Silas Strand, Jens Hultén. See the cast cards above for character names.

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