Dar solen alltid skiner works because it nails something most of us recognize: how people can ruin their own happiness by trying way too hard to look like they belong in a lifestyle that isn't really theirs. The show never mentions Instagram, but the whole vibe is there, and that quiet pressure to appear polished, successful, and a bit more special than you actually feel inside.
What the series shows really well is that it's not the activities or the surroundings that matter, but the people you choose to be with. The characters keep circling this strange tree of arrogance, trying to impress people who aren't interested in anyone but themselves. It's a very familiar type of new-money behaviour, the kind you can find in almost any suburb where people suddenly have more money than grounding. Everyone wants to be noticed, but no one wants to be real.
Setting the story in Mallorca adds an extra layer. The wealthy newcomers expect attention and admiration, but the locals couldn't care less. It's a quiet reminder of the irony: these are often the same types who prefer immigrants to stay far away, and they don't even see the irony. My parents had a house in Spain. Their view on immigrants here in Scandinavia wasn't a positive one. It's very recognizable to me.
The strength of the show is how naturally it exposes the emptiness behind this lifestyle. It's not mean, just honest. And it leaves you with the sense that sunshine doesn't help much if you're busy pretending to be someone you're not.
