Blackport
Childhood friends restore an old trawler and build a fishing empire in Iceland. As the introduction of fishing quotas shake the country, their future is challenged by the battle for power, greed and betrayal. Inspired by real events.
- 2021-2022
- 1 season
- Topic
- Suspense, Drama
Childhood friends restore an old trawler and build a fishing empire in Iceland. As the introduction of fishing quotas shake the country, their future is challenged by the battle for power, greed and betrayal. Inspired by real events.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2021 - 2022
Episode 1
The Contract
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 46 mins
Jón Hjaltalín, the mayor of a small West Icelandic town, tries to buy an old trawler from the Icelandic bank and insurance company, using his brother Torfi's fame as a captain. When the officials arrive from Reykjavík to sign the contract, not everything goes to plan, but Harpa, Jón's secretary, spots an opportunity.
Episode 2
Strike
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 50 mins
One year later. Harpa and Grímur find themselves facing a fisherman's strike. With debts piling up, will they become strikebreakers? Jón rallies around the fishing industry before getting an unexpected visit. Harpa plots to get more time with Sæunn.
Episode 3
Cold War
Thu, Feb 2, 2023 42 mins
The two couples, alongside Jón Hjaltalín, resort to desperate measures to fix the catch quota system according to their own needs. Meanwhile, the struggle for ownership of the fish continues in the municipality.
Episode 4
Mayday
Thu, Feb 9, 2023 39 mins
A reporter, Smári, begins sniffing around Harpa's business-and her relationships. The board discusses the future of their quickly growing company-leaving Harpa and Grímur to double down on their choices. Jón and Grímur find themselves in troubled waters.
Episode 5
The Witch of the West
Thu, Feb 16, 2023 46 mins
Harpa and Grímur go to see the prime minister in hopes of increasing their quota so they can sustain their fishing enterprise. Meanwhile, Tinna returns to the town with her own agenda.
Episode 6
Inside Out Undies
Thu, Feb 23, 2023 47 mins
The fallout from Grímur and Jón's TV appearance puts all of Harpa's schemes in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Smári gets unexpected news, leaving his story in limbo. Young fisherman Gunnar makes Harpa an offer that could change the fate of the company.
Episode 7
Kings and Queens
Thu, Mar 2, 2023 40 mins
The team meets up to settle their affairs over too many drinks. Jón comes up with new legislation to ensure the company's future.
Episode 8
Iceland
Thu, Mar 9, 2023 55 mins
Jón Hjaltalín, now the minister of Fisheries, manipulates the government into agreeing to the privatization of the Icelandic fishing grounds. All eyes are on Harpa, rumored to have had a hand in her husband Grímur's death, and who now has the power to destroy the financial backbone of her town.
