Series synopsis
Vigdis, also known as Vigdís is a drama television series that premiered on Ríkisútvarpið on January 1, 2025. It ended on January 22, 2025. It was created by Vesturport. It stars Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Hanna María Karlsdóttir and Magnús Ragnarsson.
VIGDIS is a four part drama-series based on the inspiring true story of the first woman in the world to be democratically elected president. The series tells Vigdis' story from when she was a teenager in the late 1940s up until she decides to run for president against three male candidates in 1980. Vigdis carries the aura of a winner, someone that has always succeeded without difficulty but the opposite is true in Vigdis' life. Despite endless obstacles she never stops dreaming of a brighter fut ...
Premise
VIGDIS is a four part drama-series based on the inspiring true story of the first woman in the world to be democratically elected president. The series tells Vigdis' story from when she was a teenager in the late 1940s up until she decides to run for president against three male candidates in 1980. Vigdis carries the aura of a winner, someone that has always succeeded without difficulty but the opposite is true in Vigdis' life. Despite endless obstacles she never stops dreaming of a brighter future. VIGDIS is an inspirational story of hope and integrity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nína Dögg Filippusdóttir as Vigdís
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Albert Guðmundsson
- Hanna María Karlsdóttir as Sigríður
- Magnús Ragnarsson as Pétur
- Sveinn Geirsson as Guðlaugur
- Eggert Þorleifsson as Finnbogi
- Thelma Rún Hjartardóttir as Ástríður
- Elín Hall as Vigdís (young)
Supporting cast
- Björn Hlynur Haraldsson as Magnus Magnusson
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | January 1, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Vigdís is in high-school in post-war Iceland and longs for the same opportunities her younger brother has. She and her friends decide to push the boundaries to make themselves heard. |
January 1, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Vigdís is living in Paris and thriving in her studies when life takes a turn. |
January 8, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Vigdís is appointed artistic director of Reykjavik Theatre Company. At the same time she needs to master the greatest role of her life. |
January 15, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Ríkisútvarpið |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 1, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 22, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |