Episode 3

S1, E3: Grímur is reluctantly appointed the president of the parliament. Hrefna is appointed as PA to Benedikt. Steinunn returns to the newspaper she owns. After a brawl about a countryside church which is to be renovated as a hotel suite, Ríkarður, Benedikt’s father, travels to Reykjavík. Benedikt is unexpectedly brought into the issue, leading him to bigger ideas; church and state must be separated so that the spiritual power is not dependent on secular. The issue alarms the church, the party and government. Grímur puts a stop to Benedikt in the parliament. Benedikt’s focus is on the ‘king’s piano’. A historical instrument that for centuries nowhere found its’ home. On behalf of the government he purchases it - but no institution seems to want it. To Benedikt’s delight, it ends up in his office. A much bigger delight is brought upon Steinunn. She and Benedikt must prepare for a new role; parenting.