An insomnia epidemic plunges Stockholm into chaos. A prime minister manages the crisis while protecting his son, a nurse fights to save her infected partner, and a teenager protects her neighbor amid the spreading disease.
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Vaka
Server
Dedicated
Episodes
6 episodes
Creator
Brynja Björk1 credited
Network
Prime VideoPrime Video
First aired
January 30, 2026Ended
Seasons
16 episodes
Top Cast
8 of 25
Lola Zackow
Lovisa Hassan
Jonas Karlsson
Christian
Aliette Opheim
Elin
Gizem Erdogan
Saga
Silas Strand
Isak
Malte Gårdinger
Hugo
Frida Argento
Linda
Jörgen Thorsson
Johannes
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Feb 6, 2026
"Wake" ("Vaka") is one of those Scandinavian series you hope will go somewhere interesting but doesn't.
The story revolves around an outbreak of a virulent contagion that, as it turns out, is the result of contamination from a pharmaceutical company that ends up infecting the drinking water supply with a novel toxic chemical discharge. People get red rings around the Isis and cannot sleep, leading to an often dramatic and horrible death.
It sounds interesting enough, but a constant shifting in the roles of key figures, a lack of general direction and more than a little woke posturing rob it of its potential. I managed about 60-70% of the series before calling it quits.
Upsides include an intriguing premise, strong acting and some dramatic scenes as the virus takes hold in earnest.
In summary, a disappointing series that needed to do more to be truly engaging. A moderate watch at best.