People tend to assume that every single TV show that hails from Scandinavian shores is always dark and disturbing; after all, the Nordic noir genre is famous for its ability to hook viewers with its gritty and unsettling storylines.

However, there’s far more to Scandi TV than tales of troubled detectives, corrupt politicians, and twisted serial killers. Obviously there is.

And, with the much-anticipated Anxious People and Dancing Queens due to hit Netflix later this year, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that there’s a growing appetite for good Scandi comedies.

Best Scandi comedy series: 5 shows to stream on Netflix