I started watching it yesterday, and managed 10 minutes into episode 3 before the cringe overwhelmed me, and I had to rage-quit. That show is not for me.
The tourism is quite severe during summer. It's hard or almost impossible to find hotel rooms, and accommodation is generally expensive. Most people travel with caravans because it's way cheaper. The roads in Lofoten are narrow and many people find it difficult to drive there. I've seen many accidents where tourists have gone off the road.
That aside, it is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit. If you want to find alternative beautiful places, see Vesterålen (Andøy), Senja and Tromsø which are nearby. If you want to see fjords, the south western side of Norway is quite beautful - from Bergen to Ålesund. Places like Flåm, Geiranger, Åndalsnes, Loen etc. Western Norway is generally very beautiful (but Lofoten is the most beautiful place I know).
This is Henningsvær. It's an old fishing village that now has become a tourist destination due to its unique location. Its built on a group of islets, and was originally only reachable by boat. Its now a town filled with climbers and tourists, with lots of nice restaurants and cafés.
I'm semi-local to this area, so ask me anything about it. (I don't live there, but I've been there at least a dozen times, and know the area like I know my backyard.
I watched Gremlins 2 when I was 13, and it scarred me for life. I did not find it funny at all, and it gave me nightmares for days. I have not seen it as an adult, and currently being 40+ years old, I probably never will.
Poor guy.