Atlantic Crossing — Season 1
She changed the course of war.
About this season
The incredible, true story of the Norwegian Crown Princess Märtha’s efforts to support her country during World War II. After a headlong flight from the Nazis, she was forced to part from her husband and cross the Atlantic Ocean to seek refuge in the United States. There, she soon found herself involved in a close relationship with the President of the United States: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Episodes (8)
1. The Attack
Aired 25 October 2020 • 52 min
Norwegian Crown Princess Martha and her husband Prince Olav visit U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in 1939. A year later they must flee the Nazi invasion of their country.
2. Thronefall
Aired 1 November 2020 • 55 min
Martha and her children take refuge in Sweden, but a Nazi threat still looms.
3. Over The Atlantic
Aired 8 November 2020 • 55 min
President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children.
4. Fire and Water
Aired 15 November 2020 • 54 min
Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship with the president.
5. Empty Promises
Aired 22 November 2020 • 56 min
Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The president gets on dangerous ground.
6. The Storm
Aired 29 November 2020 • 57 min
As America enters the war, people grow suspicious of Martha’s ties to the president.
7. The Gift
Aired 6 December 2020 • 54 min
A Nazi agent slips through the cracks. Martha travels to England and gets a shock.
8. Homeland
Aired 13 December 2020 • 58 min
The president’s health takes a bad turn. Olav faces rocky relations with Martha.