Kristín Magnúsdóttir Nanna
Director
The Minister (2020)
Season 1
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.
Released Sept. 20, 2020
Episode 50 min
None+
Genres: Drama
Keywords: imdb.iceland, imdb.politics, imdb.democracy, imdb.prime-minister, imdb.reykjavik-iceland, imdb.journalist, imdb.mental-illness, imdb.female-nudity
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Sagafilm
Network: RÚV
S1E1 - 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.
Sept. 20, 2020, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
Sept. 27, 2020, midnight
S1E3 - 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.
Oct. 4, 2020, midnight
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S1E4 - 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.
Oct. 11, 2020, midnight
S1E5 - Episode 5
Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.
Oct. 18, 2020, midnight
S1E6 - Episode 6
While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.
Oct. 25, 2020, midnight
S1E7 - 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.
Nov. 1, 2020, midnight
S1E8 - Episode 8
A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.
Nov. 8, 2020, midnight
RÚV
50 min/ep
805 min
Sept. 20, 2020
Dec. 1, 2024, midnight
Returning Series
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