The Almighty Johnsons
2011–2013
· TV Show
· 47 min episodes
· 3 seasons
B
MEANRANK
75/100
Every rating
Four brothers living in New Zealand are modern reincarnations of Norse gods.
Details
- Created by
- James Griffin, Rachel Lang
- Released
- 8 February 2011
- Language
- English
- Episode length
- 47 min
- Rated
- TV-14
- Episodes
- 36 across 3 seasons
- Awards
- 4 wins, 9 nominations
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Cast
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Awards & nominations
See all 13 →4 wins from 13 nominations across 7 ceremonies
| Best Television Drama Episode 2014 | Best Television Drama Episode | James Griffin (for "The End of the World as We Know It") | Nominee |
| Professional Award 2014 | Best Dramatic Presentation | The Almighty Johnsons | Nominee |
| Best TV Drama Episode 2013 | Best TV Drama Episode | Natalie Medlock and James Griffin (for "Playing God") | Nominee |
| Best TV Drama Episode 2013 | Best TV Drama Episode | James Griffin (for "Typical Auckland God") | Nominee |
| Finalist Certificate 2013 | Drama | Simon Bennett, James Griffin, Rachel Lang, Chris Bailey and John Barnett | Winner |
| Professional Award 2013 | Best Dramatic Presentation | The Almighty Johnsons | Nominee |
| Television Award 2013 | NZ On Air Best Television Feature or Drama Series | The Almighty Johnsons | Nominee |
| Best Television Episode: Drama Script 2012 | Best Television Episode: Drama Script | James Griffin (for "A Damn Fine Woman") | Winner |
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Finalist Certificate
2 nominations, 2 won
| Best Writing | James Griffin (for "Every Good Quest Has a Sacrifice") | Winner |
| Drama | Simon Bennett, James Griffin, Rachel Lang, Chris Bailey and John Barnett | Winner |
Professional Award
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Dramatic Presentation | The Almighty Johnsons | Winner |
| Best Dramatic Presentation | The Almighty Johnsons | Nominee |
| Best Dramatic Presentation | The Almighty Johnsons | Nominee |
Best Television Episode: Drama Script
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Television Episode: Drama Script | James Griffin (for "A Damn Fine Woman") | Winner |
General Television Award
3 nominations
| Best Original Music | Sean Donnelly & Victoria Kelly | Nominee |
| Best Performance by a Supporting Actress | Fern Sutherland | Nominee |
| Images & Sound Best Editing Drama/Comedy | Bryan Shaw | Nominee |
Best TV Drama Episode
2 nominations
| Best TV Drama Episode | Natalie Medlock and James Griffin (for "Playing God") | Nominee |
| Best TV Drama Episode | James Griffin (for "Typical Auckland God") | Nominee |
Best Television Drama Episode
1 nomination
| Best Television Drama Episode | James Griffin (for "The End of the World as We Know It") | Nominee |
Television Award
1 nomination
| NZ On Air Best Television Feature or Drama Series | The Almighty Johnsons | Nominee |