Ronja the Robber’s Daughter is a Swedish series directed by Lisa James Larsson and starring Kerstin Linden.
If you’re a fan of medieval adventure shows, featuring taverns, journeys, many horses, and natural forces shaping the plot, Netflix brings us “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter”, a story about a special girl living in a special time.
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is a simple adventure series, leaning more towards establishing a sense of place and character than incorporating magic and fantasy due to budget restrictions, but it’s a pleasant series that entertains without causing harm to anyone.
Plot
This is the story of Ronja, a girl born as the hope of a Scandinavian band of thieves where she’s unique. As she grows up, she’s faced with the forest and the dangers that its magic and allure pose to her.
About the Series
The series, directed by Lisa James Larsson, somewhat mirrors the medieval aesthetic of “Game of Thrones” but doesn’t hold any high aims like the HBO series. “Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is primarily a straightforward adventure series that can’t offer grand battles or visually stunning spectacles.
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is entertaining, simple, and very enjoyable, making it a perfect series for the whole family. This modest Swedish production spans six episodes.
By mentioning it’s for the whole family, we especially mean it is catered towards children, for whom this pleasant adventure series, where the villains are scary but not terrifying, is designed.
It’s based on a novel by Astrid Lindgren, and just to give you a heads up, this first season doesn’t cover the entire story nor does it wrap up with a neat and tidy ending.
Our Opinion
“Ronja the Robber’s Daughter” is a pleasant, fun, friendly, and humble series to spend some time with. If you’re looking for something more aesthetic, intricate, or developed, this might not be your cup of tea. However, it’s a series especially designed for younger viewers that without displeasing the older ones, delivers what it promises.
Whether it promises a lot… or not.
