33 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestOnly a few days until the election and the Ministry of Welfare is hopeful with her sights set on the Top. But something is rotten in the party DSP and when Lisa meets an old friend on a walk, it turns out that nothing is as it should be.
It is election year in Sweden and the ruling government party DSP is challenged by a decreasing support among their voters. The ambitious press secretary Lisa works for the barely known Ministry of Welfare - who suddenly receives an unexpected request from the party's election general Kaminsky. Suddenly the Minister of Welfare Roxanne becomes the front figure for the entire election campaign.
Acting
Sissela Benn's transformation from invisible minister to reluctant icon.
Writing
Swedish political jargon weaponized for maximum awkwardness.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The fictional DSP party cleverly mirrors Sweden's real political fragmentation, where niche ministries suddenly matter in coalition governments. FREE
Robert Gustafsson is one of Sweden's most beloved comedians; casting him as the Machiavellian Kaminsky subverts decades of audience goodwill. FREE
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