S1 E5 ∙ Empty Promises ∙
Martha uses dinner table tactics to help Norway - as the American First Lady gives her some unusual oratory lessons, the US President finds himself on dangerous ground with her.
G
Contains Mature Themes
Martha uses dinner table tactics to help Norway - as the American First Lady gives her some unusual oratory lessons, the US President finds himself on dangerous ground with her.
G
Contains Mature Themes
The prince and princess of Norway must flee when Nazi Germany launches a surprise attack in April 1940.
The king and crown prince retreat to London and arrange for Martha and the children to go to the USA.
Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children as bombs are falling on Olav and the king.
Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship, Roosevelt defies the isolationists, and there's a surprise.
Martha uses dinner table tactics to help Norway, but she soon finds herself at odds with the US President.
America enters the war, and Olav arrives from England.
A Nazi agent slips through the cracks, putting the children at risk.
Roosevelt's health declines and Olav tries to stay out of the Soviet sphere of influence.