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.
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8 episodes
1. Episode 1The 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.16CC47minSep 20, 2020
2. Episode 2As 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.16CC52minSep 27, 2020
3. Episode 3When 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.16CC52minOct 4, 2020
4. Episode 4Benedikt 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.16CC52minOct 11, 2020
5. Episode 5Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.16CC53minOct 18, 2020
6. Episode 6While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.16CC53minOct 25, 2020
7. Episode 7Benedikt'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.16CC49minNov 1, 2020
8. Episode 8A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.16CC47minNov 8, 2020
The Minister
★ 5.6/1020202 seasons16 episodesReturning Series
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.
Creators and cast
- Studio
- Sagafilm
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
Icelandic
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