

A look into the life of the newly elected Prime Minister of Iceland, who starts losing his grip on reality and the effect that has on his family and the Icelandic nation.
Drama • Series • 2020 • 2 seasons

S1 E1 - Episode 1
The newly elected chairman of the Independence Party, Benedikt, has formed an alliance with the Social Democratic Alliance for the upcoming elections. Unexpectedly, he announces that he will resign if there is not a 90% voter turnout.
Sep 20, 2020 • 47m

S1 E2 - Episode 2
As Benedikt refuses to accept the position as Prime Minister, other powers consider their options. He gains international attention by using Twitter to try and convince the nation to form a coalition agreement.
Sep 27, 2020 • 52m

S1 E3 - Episode 3
When Benedikt's father contacts him for help with a conflic in his parish, Benedikt's first thought is to push for separating church and state.
Oct 4, 2020 • 52m

S1 E4 - Episode 4
Benedikt heads to his hometown in northern Iceland so sign permits to build a hotel resort. He meets his ex-girlfriend, who aims to get him to reject the construction.
Oct 11, 2020 • 52m

S1 E5 - Episode 5
Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.
Oct 18, 2020 • 53m

S1 E6 - Episode 6
While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.
Oct 25, 2020 • 53m

S1 E7 - Episode 7
Benedikt's wife's family convinces his father to try and remove his legal autonomy in court. Meanwhile, an EU delegation arrives to oppose the plan to unilaterally adopt the euro.
Nov 1, 2020 • 49m

S1 E8 - Episode 8
A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.
Nov 8, 2020 • 47m
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The Minister
A look into the life of the newly elected Prime Minister of Iceland, who starts losing his grip on reality and the effect that has on his family and the Icelandic nation.
Drama • TV Series • 2020