Atlantic Crossing
Based on the true story of how the Norwegian crown princess steals the heart of President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and changes the face of world politics.
Cast:Kyle MacLachlan , Sofia Helin , Tobias Santelmann , Søren Pilmark , Anneke von der Lippe , Lasse Kolsrud , Harriet Sansom Harris , Daniel Betts , Lucy Russell , Suzanne Bertish , Amathea Eik , Leonora Eik , Petr Meissel , Terje Ranes , Marianne Sand , Stig R. Amdam , Martin Karelius Østensen , Roar Kjølv Jenssen
S1.E1 ∙ The Attack
The crown prince and princess of Norway, Olav and Märtha, are forced to flee when Nazi Germany launches a surprise attack on the 9th of April 1940. With Germans on their tail they have to make a decision which weighs heavily on their shoulders.
S1.E2 ∙ The Throne
The king and crown prince retreat to London and arrange for crown princess Martha and the children to take a boat from Finland to the United States.
S1.E3 ∙ Crossing the Atlantic
Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children, while bombs fall on Olav and the king in London.
S1.E4 ∙ Fires Spread
Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship with the president. Roosevelt defies isolationists to push the Lend-Lease act. Martha and the children get a surprise Christmas present.
S1.E5 ∙ Empty Promises
Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The first lady gives Martha unusual lessons in public speaking. The president gets on dangerous ground with Martha.
S1.E6 ∙ The Giant Awakes
America enters the war, and Olav arrives from England. Missy grows suspicious of ties between Roosevelt and Martha, as does Olav. Meanwhile, a dastardly Nazi plot unfolds.
S1.E7 ∙ The Gift
A Nazi agent slips through the cracks, putting the children at risk. Martha travels to England and gets a shock. A Norwegian war hero meets a tragic fate.
S1.E8 ∙ A Queen Returns
Roosevelts health declines and Olav tries to stay out of the Soviet sphere of influence.
