In 1981, the Soviet submarine U137 ran aground in the Karlskrona archipelago. Never before had the world been so close to a major global conflict. The entire responsibility fell on Swedish Prime Minister Fälldin.
EPISODE 1
Off Course
It's October 1981, and a Soviet submarine causes geopolitical chaos when it runs aground in Sweden.
EPISODE 2
Hold the Boarder
The Swedes decide whether or not to attack, while tensions between the US and Soviets escalate.
EPISODE 3
Quiet Diplomacy
Commander-in-Chief Börje Lagercrant launches an unsanctioned operation to hunt for nuclear weapons.
EPISODE 4
Oh Captain, My Captain
In the Kremlin, a power struggle is set in motion when Yuri Andropov steps into the fray.
EPISODE 5
Cold War
Prime Minister Thorbjörn visits Karlskrona, foiling Börje's secret plan to attack the submarine.
EPISODE 6
Home Sweet Home
Thorbjörn confirms the submarine is equipped with nuclear warheads. The world holds its breath.
Rolf Lassgård
Anders Mossling
Niklas Engdahl
Filip Berg
Per Lasson
Andrew Lowery
Anton Lundqvist
Daniel Hansson
Katrin Sundberg
Elsa Saisio
Björn Stein