The fantasy series Ronya creates a surprise on Netflix


Swedish series, Ronya daughter of a bandit conquered the top 10 on Netflix. It is the adaptation of a successful Swedish novel, which previously gave rise to the first series from Studio Ghibli. Season 2 of Ronya is already ordered and will arrive soon on Netflix.

Discreetly added on March 28, 2024 on the streaming platform, without real promotion, the Swedish production Ronya, daughter of a bandit yet ranks 4th in Netflix’s Top 10. This fantasy series is swallowed up very quickly: this season 1 is made up of 6 episodes of around forty minutes.

A new adaptation

This fantasy odyssey is adapted from the novel by Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren, published in 1981 under the title Ronya, daughter of a bandit. This is not the first adaptation:

  • There was a Swedish film, soon after the book was published in 1984.
  • Better known, the 2014 Japanese animated series was signed by Goro Miyazaki… the films of Hayao Miyazaki (Princess Mononoke, Spirited away, The Howl’s Moving Castle…). This was the first series from Studio Ghibli, rather renowned for its feature films.

What is Ronya’s story?

Ronya is the daughter of a powerful bandit. But when she ventures into the forest, she has a dangerous encounter when she befriends the son of the leader of the rival gang. Not to mention that Ronya doesn’t really have the personality we expect from her as a successor – even if she is reckless, she also reveals herself in gentleness.

Expect some breathtaking landscapes coming from Sweden, since the story is set in a huge forest – Ronya’s adventure is anchored in Scandinavian myths and legends, which is where the little fantasy elements come in.

Excerpt from Ronya.  // Source: Netflix
Excerpt from Ronya. // Source: Netflix

Ronya, daughter of a bandit certainly does not have the budget to The Witcher, but does very well by working on his aesthetics and his sense of the marvelous. This is undoubtedly the reason why the series was able to gradually convince part of the Netflix audience.

Season 2 of Ronya, daughter of a bandit already planned

Ronya, daughter of a bandit is in two parts. The first season will be followed, during 2024, by a second also composed of 6 episodes, to conclude the adaptation.

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