The Inner Circle

Synopsis

The day before Almedal Week begins, Minister of Business Affairs David Ehrling receives a call from Prime Minister Elvira Kropp. She explains that she intends to resign and that in connection with a press conference she wants to "point out" David as a possible successor. David will stop at nothing to become Prime Minister. But is it a price worth paying?

First Air Date: 2019-03-22

Last Air Date: 2019-05-03

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Anna Platt, Per Schlingmann, Håkan Lindhé, Maja Winkler

Networks: Viaplay

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Top Cast

Niklas Engdahl as David Ehrling
Nanna Blondell as Lena Nilsdotter
Ebba Hultkvist Stragne as Josephine Sparre
Olle Sarri as Joel Ehrling
Melinda Kinnaman as Astrid Pahlawi
Anna Bjelkerud as Elvira Kropp
Barbro 'Babben' Larsson as Bojan Eriksson
Evamaria Björk as Ann-Louise Hegel
Fredrik Dolk as Dan Silén
Dag Malmberg as Erik Hansen

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Prime Minister Calls (2019-03-22)

Prime Minister Elvira Kropp will resign and political star shot David Ehrling wants to take her place. But his far from spotless past threatens to put an end to his ambitions.
Ep. 2: DJ-Battle (2019-03-22)

David has ended up in a fatal situation that can cost him the prime post. A worthy challenger makes himself known, and his dark past is at risk of being revealed.
Ep. 3: The Crown Prince and His Wife (2019-03-29)

An unexpected event during the evening's DJ battle leaves the whole of Visby with questions. David continues to feel pressures from all sides, pulling the family into the game to maintain his strong position.
Ep. 4: Welfare State of the Future (2019-04-05)

David gets his chance to show what he does when he takes the stage with the prime minister. But both press and police are ready with questions about his past, issues that may be his case.
Ep. 5: Kompromat (2019-04-12)

David feels the press is increasing as his secrets are closer to being revealed. Joel takes Rasmus to Visby, but the trip there does not go according to plan.
Ep. 6: Turn The Cannons (2019-04-19)

David and Lena are starting to figure out who is behind the filth of him and decides to give up again. Lena's past also comes to the surface when she is visited by an old acquaintance.
Ep. 7: Everything Is Lost (2019-04-26)

David becomes painfully aware of the price his family pays for his political ambitions, and Erik reminds him of what is most important in life. Joel lives up to the reputation of the family's black sheep.
Ep. 8: The Cards On The Table (2019-05-03)

The events of the last day force David to take the consequences of his actions and put the cards on the table. Does he still have a chance to become prime minister or is the game lost?