Power, the ultimate aphrodisiac. It brings out the altruist or the monster in those who have it or want it, fueling loyalty and sacrifice or betrayal and secret alliances. In this gripping political trilogy set in the powe... more »r epicenter of Stockholm, agendas and oversized egos collide as Social Democrats square off with conservatives over who will command the country as it faces the challenges of the 21st century: unemployment, recession, immigration and the environment. The players not only have to contend with each other, but with angry constituents and a press that feeds off a sensational 24-hour news cycle. The unbelievably high stakes - of Sweden's future and her place in the world - drive the brutality of the battle. Based on the best-selling trilogy by Hanne Vibeke Holst. Episode 1: The Crown Just as she s about to give up her career and move to Africa in support of her husband s job, environmental activist Charlotte Ekeblad gets an offer she can t refuse; she s asked to become Minister of Environment in the Social Democrat government. Charlotte faces challenges on the new job and at home, where her husband also adjusts to his role as stay-at-home father. Episode 2: The Regicide When the Social Democrats lose the election, Linda Jacobsson can see immediately what s about to happen. Her husband, Gert will stop at nothing to topple the Prime Minister and run for leadership of the party himself. Linda knows her husband for the power-hungry man he is. And he s exercised his power over her for many, many years. Episode 3: The Sacrifice - Party leader Elizabeth Meyer has never made a big deal of the fact that she comes from a Jewish family. Because of her background, she s begun getting death threats from Islamic fundamentalists. Yet the greatest problem she faces comes from within; she s slowly succumbing to the family disease of Alzheimer s. She has one plan left, however. She s determined to win the national election and pass on the leadership to her Crown Princess.« less