What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRagnarok
Adam Price · Series · 2020
If you loved Ragnarok, start with Noah (Darren Aronofsky, 2014) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Ragnarok across media.
What hooked you in Ragnarok is how the weight of ancient myth and environmental dread collides with the struggles of modern adolescence.
Books on the same thread
Millennium
Stieg Larsson, David Lagercrantz · Book · 2005
Explores: Corruption, Journalism, Misogyny.
If the dark, moody atmosphere of Ragnarok kept you watching, you will appreciate how this series unravels deep-seated systemic corruption hidden beneath the polished facade of Scandinavian society.
The Fifth Season
N. K. Jemisin · Book · 2016
Explores: End of the world, Climate Change, Prejudice.
Like the environmental apocalypse looming over the town in Ragnarok, this story centers on a world plagued by catastrophic climate change where the survival of humanity hangs in the balance.
Norwegian Wood (ノルウェイの森)
Haruki Murakami · Book · 1987
Explores: Loss, Grief, Nostalgia.
Ragnarok captures the intense emotional stakes of coming of age, a theme mirrored here as characters navigate the profound grief and psychological shifts that follow a devastating personal loss.
Northern Lights
Philip Pullman · Book · 2001
Explores: Good vs Evil, Free Will vs Determinism, Loss of Innocence.
Just as the protagonist in Ragnarok discovers his hidden power, Lyra must navigate a dangerous world of ancient forces, parallel realities, and the difficult transition into adulthood and agency.
Films on the same thread
Weathering with You
Film · 2019
Explores: Supernatural phenomena, Climate change, Adolescence.
Ragnarok uses erratic weather to signal a supernatural threat, and you will find a similar connection here as a young runaway faces climate anomalies tied to magical, personal burdens.
Thor
Kenneth Branagh · Film · 2011
Shares a thread with Ragnarok: Superhero.
If you enjoyed the mythological roots of Ragnarok, this film provides an essential look at a powerful god forced to reconcile his divine nature with the reality of humans.
Noah
Darren Aronofsky · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Ragnarok: Environmental Apocalypse.
Much like the looming threat of the end times in Ragnarok, this narrative centers on a man burdened by visions of an environmental apocalypse and the moral weight of survival.
The Northman
Film · 2022
Explores: Vengeance, Fate, Patriarchal Legacy.
If Ragnarok hit, The Northman shares the thread.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Realignment
The Realignment · Podcast · 2026
Explores: institutional change, populism, technological disruption.
The tension in Ragnarok stems from shifting societal foundations, a theme echoed in this podcast as it examines the institutional changes and tectonic political shifts currently shaping our modern era.
The Archers
Podcast
Explores: family life, community, farming.
Ragnarok roots its cosmic conflict in a small, tight-knit town, and this long-running series offers a similar immersion into the complexities, relationships, and drama of a specific rural community.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Ragnarok?
Ragnarok is a television series created by Adam Price that centers on a small Norwegian town. The community faces strange environmental shifts, including unusually warm winters and violent downpours, suggesting that a mythological cataclysm is approaching unless someone intervenes to stop it.
Who created the show Ragnarok?
The television series Ragnarok was created by Adam Price. It first premiered in 2020 and explores the themes of environmental crisis and ancient mythology set within the backdrop of a modern-day Norwegian town.
Is Ragnarok set in Norway?
Yes, Ragnarok is set in a small Norwegian town. The narrative follows the residents as they deal with extreme weather patterns and the looming threat of a mythological event, which serves as the primary conflict for the series.
What environmental issues occur in Ragnarok?
In the series Ragnarok, the small town experiences unnatural weather patterns. Specifically, the setting is plagued by unusually warm winters and frequent, violent downpours, which serve as signs that the town is heading toward a catastrophic event.