State of Happiness

Season 1

Set in the small coastal town of Stavanger, Northern Europe in the summer of 1969. In a last-ditch attempt to strike oil, Phillips discovers the largest sub sea oil basin in history, and four friends are thrown into a whirlwind of opportunities.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Treasure Hunt
E1
Treasure HuntInternational oil companies are starting to leave Stavanger after years of unsuccessful oil exploration. This has consequences for everyone in the city, not least Christian Nyman who has worked as a diver on a platform, and Toril Torstensen who has an American boyfriend who works for Shell. Ingrid Nyman makes a big decision on behalf of the whole family.
The Smoking Ban
E2
The Smoking BanThe mayor in Stavanger speculates on whether the Americans might have found oil.
The Summer House
E3
The Summer HouseFredrik Nyman has to come up with a plan to save the factory.
69 Meters Down
E4
69 Meters DownIngrid plans a party for Fredrik's 50th, and the divers take risks on the oil rig.
Dirdal Valley
E5
Dirdal ValleyPhillips Petroleum looks to build a gigantic tank for oil storage.
Hope and Fraud
E6
Hope and FraudChristian and Martin start their own diving company, and an old friend of Toril's returns.
Party at Esso Motor Hotel
E7
Party at Esso Motor HotelAnna does something she regrets at the Esso Motor Hotel, and Tori reaches out to Bengt.
Oil City
E8
Oil CityParliament votes on which city is to become the oil capital of Norway.