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Storyline

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.

Country: Iceland

Type: scripted

Status: Returning

Language: Icelandic

Release Date: September 20, 2020

Also Known As: Ráðherrann, The MinisterMinisteri, Ministeren, Министр, Ministern, Minister |  See more »

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Company Credits

Production Co: Saga Film, Ríkisútvarpið-Sjónvarp (RÚV), Norsk Rikskringkasting (NRK), Danmarks Radio (DR), Sveriges Television (SVT)Yleisradio (YLE), Lumière, Kvikmyndamiðstöð Íslands, Stjórnarráð Íslands, Nordisk Film & TV-Fond, MEDIA Programme of the European Union |  See more »

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2020 | 8 Episodes

Season 2

2023 | 8 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

Venice TV Award 2020

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Venice TV Award

Best TV Series

Edda Award 2021

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Edda Award

Best Cinematography (Kvikmyndatökumaður ársins)

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Winner

Edda Award

Actor of the Year (Leikari ársins í aðalhlutverki)

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Edda Award

Supporting Actor of the Year (Leikari ársins í aukahlutverki)

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Edda Award

Supporting Actress of the Year (Leikkona ársins í aukahlutverki)

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Edda Award

Actress of the Year (Leikkona ársins í aðalhlutverki)

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Edda Award

Best Visual Effects (Brellur ársins)

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Edda Award

Television Show of the Year (Leikið sjónvarpsefni ársins)

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