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.

Genre: Drama

Cast:Ólafur Darri Ólafsson , Anita Briem , Þuríður Blær Jóhannsdóttir , Logi Hrafn Jónsson , Thorvaldur Kristjansson , Elva Ósk Ólafsdóttir , Oddur Júlíusson , Jóel Sæmundsson

1Season 1

Season 1, Episode 1

September 20, 2020

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.

2Season 1

Season 1, Episode 2

September 27, 2020

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.

3Season 1

Season 1, Episode 3

October 4, 2020

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.

4Season 1

Season 1, Episode 4

October 11, 2020

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.

5Season 1

Season 1, Episode 5

October 18, 2020

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

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Season 1, Episode 6

October 25, 2020

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

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Season 1, Episode 7

November 1, 2020

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.

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Season 1, Episode 8

November 8, 2020

A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.

1Season 2

Season 2, Episode 1

October 13, 2024