7.7/1046 votes#1 - Episode 1
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/20/2020
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.
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7.3/1030 votes#2 - Episode 2
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/27/2020
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.
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7.0/1021 votes#3 - Episode 3
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/4/2020
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.
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6.7/1022 votes#4 - Episode 4
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/11/2020
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.
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7.2/1019 votes#5 - Episode 5
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/18/2020
Benedikt abuses his temporary powers to stop a deportation. The speaker of the parliament attempts to take advantage of Benedikt's vulnerability.
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7.3/1018 votes#6 - Episode 6
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/25/2020
While the parliament is debating adopting the euro, while Benedikt is obsessed with adapting a medieval music script into a musical.
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7.2/1016 votes#7 - Episode 7
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/1/2020
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.
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7.3/1016 votes#8 - Episode 8
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/8/2020
A search and rescue party find Benedikt unconcious in the highlands. His allies jostle to try and replace him.
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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...
Genre:Drama
Network:RÚV
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "The Minister" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 46 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 9/20/2020. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".