S01E01 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%...
The Minister
S01E08: Episode 8
A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 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.
S01E03 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.
S01E04 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.
S01E05 Episode 5
Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.
S01E06 Episode 6
While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.
S01E07 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.
S01E08 Episode 8
A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.
