The Minister (2020 - 2024)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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