The WORST episodes of The Commoner
Every episode of The Commoner ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of The Commoner!
For nine years, the Norwegian Crown Prince Harald and commoner Sonja Haraldsen fight for their right to marry, but the decision lies with King Olav. The Norwegian constitution bars Harald from marrying without royal consent, risking the monarchy’s collapse. Defying tradition, the couple stands against the royal court, government, and press — all for love.
#1 - An Unnatural Way of Living
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2025
The press hunts for royal gossip, while Sonja fears losing herself if she joins the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth pressures King Olav to address Harald's choice, as Harald battles between love and duty. With tensions high and rumours swirling, Harald delivers an ultimatum: only the King can decide their fate.
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#2 - Love
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2025
While Harald studies at Oxford, King Olav, grieving Crown Princess Märtha, hosts a birthday party filled with princesses. But Harald longs for Sonja and his friends. Tension rises as Sonja, watching her friends start families, urges Harald to seek his father’s permission to marry, challenging royal tradition and their secret love.
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#3 - Father or King
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/21/2025
King Olav seeks counsel from a divided government, as many Norwegians support Harald and Sonja’s marriage, but fear it will break the constitution. Harald feels he’s defying the law, while Sonja struggles with following her heart amid public unrest. Faced with pressure from all sides, King Olav must make a difficult decision.
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#4 - Duty
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/14/2025
Crown Prince Harald graduates from military academy, but his reputation needs repair. King Olav introduces him to princesses, fuelling speculation about his future queen. While rumours swirl about a match with Greece’s Princess, Harald’s attention is drawn to a commoner, Sonja Haraldsen, leaving the press and royal circles buzzing.
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