Taskmaster Sweden

Taskmaster Sweden takes the British party game format and plants it in a Swedish comedy setting. Each episode gathers a group of comedians who are set strange, creative tasks, filmed both on location and in the studio, with Barbro "Babben" Larsson presiding as the unforgiving Taskmaster and David Sundin assisting. Contestants try quick improvisation, lateral thinking and rule-bending to score points, while pre-recorded challenges and an in-studio finale determine the winner. The show stays light and unpredictable, leaning on awkward solutions, failed attempts and playful one-upmanship rather than serialized storytelling, so every episode can be enjoyed on its own. Episodes pair filmed tasks with a studio verdict, where points can feel arbitrary and the Taskmaster's dry judgment amplifies the comedy.

The series premiered in 2017 as a Swedish adaptation of Alex Horne's Taskmaster format, with Babben Larsson as Taskmaster and David Sundin as her assistant. It's part of the international franchise and uses rotating local comedians, with local producers.

Taskmaster Sweden helped introduce the format to Swedish viewers, letting homegrown comedians show improvisational flair. Short clips of bizarre tasks and creative solutions have circulated online, and the show's lighthearted competitive spirit is often referenced in Swedish comedy conversations, and it sparked online sharing of standout tasks.

Audience response has been generally positive, reflected in modest user scores like 7.4/10 on some platforms. Reviewers and viewers praise its playful tone, emphasis on creativity under odd constraints, and the chemistry between the Taskmaster and her assistant. Critics cite the casting.

There are no widely reported international awards tied to the Swedish series. It did attract attention in national comedy circles and among format fans for its faithful but locally flavored take on the original show, and it earned modest attention from TV bloggers.