Somewhere in the Nordic wilderness, in a place that lives by its own rules, lies Utmark. A corrupt sheriff, cross-dressing farmer, possessed shopkeeper, alcoholic shepherd, nature-loving bootlegger, God-hating pastor, grieving pimp. Everyone knows everyone in this secluded corner of the Nordic North.
After moving to the small town of Utmark, newcomer Kari finds herself in over her head. Meanwhile, tensions mount as Bilzi continues his attack on Finn’s flock – and affair with his wife Siri, who takes a leap with her daughter Marin.
As bootleggers arrive in Utmark, Bilzi mourns a loss, Marin uncovers a dark secret, and Finn continues his downward spiral. Meanwhile, Stein makes a questionable investment.
As the feud between Bilzi and Finn boils over, Marin turns to Kari for help. Meanwhile, Stein faces a snag in his scheme, Håvard shares shocking news with Helene, and Sheriff Willman deals with mounting debts.
Just as Finn nears rock bottom, Stein forces him to take in an unwelcome guest. Bilzi takes control of his newfound family, while Willman attempts to hide his mounting debt from Ingrid.
Kari opens up to Siri, while Bilzi struggles to hide a shameful truth. Elena finds new ways to earn her keep. Sheriff Willman struggles to hide his shame from Ingrid. The bootleggers face a dilemma.
The men of Utmark go on a wolf hunt. Meanwhile, Marin does her best to defend her mother, Siri grows closer to Kari, and Finn finds himself with yet another questionable houseguest.
As Bilzi reconnects with a figure from his past, Finn confides in Marin, and Siri grows closer to Kari. While Stein works through his grief, Willman experiences a win.
Tensions reach an all-time high as the annual church bazaar looms on the horizon, bringing spiritual issues – and secrets – to the surface.
