The Minister

Season 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. A chance for the greatest victory in history - but also an intriguing opportunity for his opponents.

Where to Watch The Minister • Season 1

8 Episodes

Episode 1
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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.
Episode 2
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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.
Episode 3
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Episode 3When Rikarour contacts Benedikt to ask him to help with a dispute in his parish, Benedikt's impulsive reaction is to separate church and state. As he is preoccupied with a pet project of saving a historical instrument Grimur, the newly elected president of the parliament, puts a halt to his policy.
Episode 4
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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.
Episode 5
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Episode 5Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.
Episode 6
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Episode 6The parliament discusses the option of adopting the Euro. Benedikt however, is obsessed with reworking a medieval music transcript into a musical. In his first brush of psychosis, he declares that Iceland will adopt the Euro unilaterally.
Episode 7
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Episode 7When Steinunn's family has convinced Rikarður to deprive Benedikt of legal autonomy in court, a delegation of EU officials arrives in Iceland to oppose the plan of unilaterally adopting the Euro. Benedikt is frustrated and declares them persona non grata before heading out of the city.
Episode 8
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Episode 8A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.