Netflix on Tuesday announced that it will debut an original series next month about a New York mobster who tries to get a fresh start in a Norwegian town.
Starring Sopranos actor and E Street Band member Steven Van Zandt, "Lilyhammer" will premier on Netflix on Feb. 6, 2012 in Canada, the United States and Latin America.
"Lilyhammer" is a series about New York mobster Frank "The Fixer" Tagliano, who enters the federal witness protection program and moves to a Norwegian town after ratting on his boss. Apparently, in spite of the shangri la he envisioned, Tagliano finds it necessary to return to his old vices.
The series "is a well-observed, funny and occasionally brutal story of culture clash, focused on Stevie's inimitable portrayal of an East Coast mobster," Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos said in a statement. "We're proud to introduce this terrific Original Series exclusively to our members."
Netflix of Los Gatos, Calif., is hoping that "Lilyhammer" and other upcoming original programming will revive its allure and put the company back on track for domestic subscriber growth.
