Mother Goose

Sonja has built a comfortable life around her family, carefree days shadowed only by the steady supply of funds from her husband Frederick's marijuana venture. But a fragile equilibrium shatters when danger closes in on their home. Suddenly she must negotiate with both violent crime syndicates and the police, all in the name of protecting the children. Loyalties fray as friends become uncertain and trust proves dangerously hard to hold onto. The tension comes from a mother forced to make impossible choices while her family stands at the center of a dangerous tug of war. The world outside their door feels as tight as a trap, and small decisions carry heavy consequences. The family dynamics add emotional weight as the kids face schoolyard pressures and the fear that comes with living under threat.

Released in 2015, Mother Goose was created by Richard Holm. The Swedish crime drama centers on a mother who finds her family caught between organized crime and law enforcement. The cast includes Alexandra Rapaport.

The show sits within the Nordic crime wave and has sparked discussion about maternal protection under pressure and the way communities shield fragile families from crime. Its spare, grounded tone and focus on ordinary routines turning perilous give it a texture different from glossy thrillers. It feeds timeless human stakes.

Viewers gave the series a modest reception, reflected in a 7.0 out of 10 rating from 27 votes. The drama probes how far a parent will go to shield children, exploring loyalty under strain, moral ambiguity, and how fear can redraw who counts as an ally. The pacing is steady, with moments of quiet that land heavier than loud shocks, and the ensemble delivers solid, restrained performances.