The Regime (2024)
Kate Winslet stars in this limited series as the Chancellor of an unnamed Central European nation that is unraveling behind the palace walls.
Cast: Kate Winslet, Andrea Riseborough, Hugh Grant, Martha Plimpton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Guillaume Gallienne, Louie Mynett, Patrick Fusco, Michael Colgan, Alasdair Hankinson, Vinodini Patel, Donald Sage Mackay, Jonathan Cass, Rory Keenan, Danny Webb, Nikkita Chadha, Jessica Frances Dukes, Karl Markovics
Don't Yet Rejoice
With the palace walls now breached, Elena and Zubak find themselves on the run and seeking help from an everyday citizen to evade capture by the rebels. Later, Elena leverages her skills in diplomacy and duplicity in a last-ditch effort to stay in power.
All Ye Faithful
As Christmas approaches and amid escalating violence Elena remains determined to not abandon her people, despite being advised to leave the palace. Meanwhile, Schiff, Singer, and Huber imagine a scenario where the increasingly unpredictable chancellor could be removed, and Peter proposes a way for Agnes and her son to get out of the palace to safety...but with a price...
Midnight Feast
As Zubak learns the true location of Keplinger, the chancellor's biggest political rival, Elena attempts to do damage control in the wake of a tragic accident. As public sentiment against her continues to grow, Elena and Nicholas make a rare trip outside palace walls to meet with factory workers. Meanwhile, Agnes' loyalty is tested by an offer from an unknown source.
The Heroes' Banquet
After sending Zubak to take her place at a cabinet meeting, Elena fields warnings about her new land reform policies and America's growing indifference following Sen. Holt's visit. Later, after throwing a birthday party for her deceased father, Elena orders a controversial military operation...and sends Zubak to the front lines.
The Founding
Nicholas teams up with Laskin, Schiff, and Singer to undermine Corporal Zubak's influence on Elena. Simultaneously, Elena negotiates a cobalt deal with Senator Holt while Agnes evades Laskin's questions about her son's mysterious recovery.
Memorial
As Elena prepares for Victory Day, a weary Zubak arrives at the Palace - where he learns about the chancellor's strict health precautions.