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- S1 E1 - The AttackApril 3, 202153minCrown Princess Martha and Crown Prince Olav fear a German invasion of Norway, but the Cabinet doesn’t believe how real the danger is before it’s too late. The Royal Family and Cabinet are forced to flee as the Nazis close in on them. Martha and Olav must make a heartbreaking decision to save their family.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E2 - The ThroneApril 10, 202156minMartha is placed under enormous pressure from her Nazi-sympathizing uncle, King Gustav. He appeals to Hitler in an attempt to save the Norwegian dynasty by declaring little Harald king. When Olav flees to London, she must decide how to bring her children to safety, even though it means they may never be reunited with Olav again.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E3 - Crossing the AtlanticApril 17, 202155minThe perilous journey across the Atlantic is dramatic. When she arrives to the USA, President Roosevelt invites Martha to stay at The White House as his guest and showers her and her children with attention. The mood changes when German bombs begin to fall over London. Martha fears for Olav’s life and gets bad news.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E4 - Fires SpreadApril 24, 202154minOlav asks Martha to influence President Roosevelt to support the allies against the Nazis. But the President has promised his people to keep the country out of the war. When Martha criticizes him, it takes a toll on their friendship. But then she finds a way for him to keep his election promises, while also helping Norway and the allies.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E5 - Empty PromisesMay 1, 202156minWhen the military aid the USA had promised Norway hasn’t materialized, Martha steps out into the public limelight to appeal to the American people for help. Just as she starts to see results, an unexpected source interferes. It is obvious that the President’s feelings for her are deeper than friendship.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E6 - The Giant AwakesMay 8, 202157minThe Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and the downcast President turns to Martha for comfort. Olav confronts Martha about the rumors of an affair between her and the President, but when an unexpected threat arises, she and the children need the President’s protection.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E7 - The GiftMay 15, 202154minOlav accuses Martha of placing the children in grave danger, without her achieving anything for Norway. He gives her a clear ultimatum. Martha is put on the spot when President Roosevelt announces that he will present her--and Norway--a substantial gift and asks that she tells him what she feels for him.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
- S1 E8 - A Queen ReturnsMay 22, 202158minMartha suffers a great loss and must decide if she will remain in the USA or return home to Norway with the children after the war. But before she can start a new life, there is one final battle Martha must to face--maybe the greatest battle of her life.Free trial of PBS Masterpiece or buy
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- English English Dialogue Boost: Medium English Dialogue Boost: High
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- English [CC]
- Directors
- Alexander EikJanic Heen
- Producers
- Sofia HelinAlexander EikTone RonningJustus RiesenkampffFriedemann GoezAnni Faurbye FernandezJames CabourneSusanne SimpsonSofie Wanting HassingMoa WestesonSilje Hopland Eik
- Cast
- Sofia HelinKyle MacLachlanTobias SantelmannSoren PilmarkAnneke Von Der LippeLasse KolsrudHarriet Sansom HarrisLucy RussellSuzanne BertishDaniel Betts
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