Series synopsis
The Queens of Sweden, also known as Drottningarna is a documentary drama television series that premiered on TV4 on October 15, 2020. It ended on December 3, 2020. It was created by Sofia Helin. It stars Sofia Helin.
This unique documentary series sheds light on eight of Sweden's queens. Each episode is dedicated to one of our queens and her fascinating life story, from childhood to the last breath - always one step behind her king, but with great power to influence both politically and culturally. The series is based on real events from Swedish history from the 16th century until the 1930s that have never been told in a format like this before. The reconstructions take place at castles and manors around Swe ...
Premise
This unique documentary series sheds light on eight of Sweden's queens. Each episode is dedicated to one of our queens and her fascinating life story, from childhood to the last breath - always one step behind her king, but with great power to influence both politically and culturally. The series is based on real events from Swedish history from the 16th century until the 1930s that have never been told in a format like this before. The reconstructions take place at castles and manors around Sweden, including Stockholm Castle, Rosersberg Castle and Gripsholm Castle. Many times in the same place as the real event took place. In addition, environments have been created that will take place in Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, Egypt, and the Netherlands.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Sofia Helin as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Jonathan Sand as Ung adelsman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 15, 2020 | December 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Queen from the Street Series start. Karin Månsdotter (1550-1612) began her life as an orphaned and hard-working girl. When King Erik XIV meets her, he falls instantly in love and Karin has no choice but to marry him. Suddenly she is surrounded by enemies. |
October 15, 2020 |
| 2 |
The queen who could do as she pleased Kristina (1626-1689) becomes queen when her father falls during the battle of Lützen. Queen Kristina loves power but suddenly abdicates and moves to Rome. When she also converts to Catholicism, the scandal is a fact. |
October 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Queen of the Great Power Sweden Hedvig Eleonora of Holstein-Gottorp (1636-1715) comes from a family of 15 siblings and grows up to be a strategic power player in power for almost 60 years. She has great influence over both her husband Karl X Gustav and future kings. |
October 29, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 15, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 3, 2020 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |