The Minister(2020)

5.4

2 Seasons

Drama

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

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Ep 1

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.

20/09/202047 min

Ep 2

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.

27/09/202052 min

Ep 3

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.

04/10/202052 min

Ep 4

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.

11/10/202052 min

Ep 5

Episode 5

Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.

18/10/202053 min

Ep 6

Episode 6

While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.

25/10/202053 min

Ep 7

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.

01/11/202049 min