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6 Episodes 2024 - 2024
Episode 1
Wed, Jan 22, 202530 mins
It's October 1981, the height of the Cold War, where political tensions are high and the threat of nuclear war is never far. It's a cold night on Soviet submarine U-137, but the crew are keeping warm with a raucous party to celebrate a new father in their midst. One drink leads to another, and the submarine ends up running aground in neutral Sweden on the Karlskrona archipelago, only a stone's throw from the nations top-secret naval base."
Episode 2
31 mins
Swedish PM Fälldin convenes government/military as Soviet sub crew faces crisis. Commander Lagercrantz weighs counterattack. Peskov ordered to sabotage if Swedes board. International tensions rise over sub incident.
Episode 3
32 mins
Commander Lagercrantz, Martinsson plan unauthorized approach to suspected nuclear submarine. Expert brought in. Hammarberg leads operation. Peskov threatens detonation if Swedes near sub.
Episode 4
32 mins
Swedish PM and Soviet ambassador scheme to install radio mast on submarine. Military commander has ulterior motives. Brezhnev navigates crisis with KGB aid. Conflicting agendas amidst Cold War tensions.
Episode 5
32 mins
Prime Minister Thorbjörn visits Karlskrona, foiling Börje's secret plan to attack the submarine.
Episode 6
32 mins
Thorbjörn confirms the submarine is equipped with nuclear warheads. The world holds its breath.