Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
Benedikt
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2020
The Minister
Season 1
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Episode 147 min2020-09-20
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.
Episode 252 min2020-09-27
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.
Episode 352 min2020-10-04
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.
Episode 452 min2020-10-11
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.
Episode 553 min2020-10-18
Episode 5
Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.
Episode 653 min2020-10-25
Episode 6
While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.
Episode 749 min2020-11-01
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.
Episode 847 min2020-11-08
Episode 8
A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.