TV 2:
FJORDEN
COWBOYS
TV 2:
FJORDEN
COWBOYS
Fjorden Cowboys (The Fjord Cowboys) is the docu-reality series about Leif Einar “Lothepus” Lothe and Joar Førde and their life in the construction business in Hardanger, Western Norway. It aired on TV 2 from 2014 to 2019, over seven seasons, and Maverix produced the final one.
About the series
Over seven seasons, viewers saw dynamite, diesel and hard physical work. The series was created by director and screenwriter Hildegunn Wærness, and won several Gullruten awards, Norway’s national TV awards, for the way it blended documentary and entertainment.
The final season
When the production company Flimmer Film went bankrupt, Maverix took over the production in agreement with TV 2 and made sure all eight episodes were delivered. Ola Gråberg took on the role of producer.
“This will be an incredibly strong season, full of both humor and seriousness. We get closer to Leif Einar and Joar than ever before,” says Linda Nordheim, managing director of Maverix.
The autumn before, Lothepus had been diagnosed with throat cancer, an illness he was completely open about.
“We get to see a Leif Einar who is more vulnerable than we have seen before. The macho man has a big heart, with room for pain,” says Nordheim.
Lothepus after Fjorden Cowboys
After Fjorden Cowboys, Maverix made Ekspedisjon Lothepus (Expedition Lothepus) and Lothepus Camping (Lothepus’ Campground). See all our TV series and documentaries.
Questions and answers
How many seasons of Fjorden Cowboys are there?
Fjorden Cowboys ran for seven seasons on TV 2, from 2014 to 2019. Maverix produced the final season, which had eight episodes.
Who is in Fjorden Cowboys?
Leif Einar “Lothepus” Lothe and Joar Førde, two friends in the construction business in Hardanger. The series followed their work with dynamite, diesel and heavy machinery, and their life outside work.
Who made Fjorden Cowboys?
The series was created by director and screenwriter Hildegunn Wærness, and won several Gullruten awards, Norway’s national TV awards. When Flimmer Film went bankrupt, Maverix took over the final season in agreement with TV 2, with Ola Gråberg as producer.
What happened to Lothepus after Fjorden Cowboys?
Lothepus continued on TV 2 with Ekspedisjon Lothepus (Expedition Lothepus) in 2021, traveling to new places with well-known guests. Then came Lothepus Camping, in which he builds a campground in Odda. Both series were made by Maverix.
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