WEBVTT 00:01:00.221 --> 00:01:06.645 Fiction inspired by real events. 00:02:29.603 --> 00:02:36.610 Visby on the island of Gotland Sweden, 1361 00:03:06.723 --> 00:03:13.980 MARGRETE Queen of the North 00:03:22.280 --> 00:03:29.287 Hardangervidda Norway, 1402 00:03:42.926 --> 00:03:47.847 Margrete I has gathered Denmark, Norway and Sweden into a peaceful union 00:03:47.931 --> 00:03:53.311 which she single-handedly rules through her adopted son, King Erik. 00:03:54.896 --> 00:04:02.445 For the first time in centuries, there is peace between the Nordic countries. 00:05:30.033 --> 00:05:32.077 We created the Nordic Union together. 00:05:33.787 --> 00:05:36.665 We agreed and created it in peace. 00:05:38.249 --> 00:05:41.962 How was that possible, after hundreds of years of bloody wars? 00:05:43.797 --> 00:05:47.217 It was because we believed that the people of the North are connected. 00:05:47.300 --> 00:05:53.056 Peace, Your Majesty, we can agree on. But now you want to assemble an army? 00:05:53.473 --> 00:05:55.183 Yes, Asle Jonsson. 00:05:55.684 --> 00:05:59.729 A Union Army so strong the Germans won't dare to attack us. 00:06:02.691 --> 00:06:06.903 And in spring, my son, King Erik, will be engaged 00:06:06.987 --> 00:06:09.030 to Princess Philippa of England. 00:06:10.740 --> 00:06:15.495 A Union Army will allow us to negotiate a military alliance with England. 00:06:16.288 --> 00:06:19.249 No one will dare wage war against us. 00:06:19.332 --> 00:06:22.544 What do they ask in return? 00:06:23.837 --> 00:06:28.383 We don't need England. Norway has always defended itself. 00:06:28.466 --> 00:06:32.762 Norwegian farmers against German crusaders? 00:06:32.846 --> 00:06:35.098 You'll be slaughtered. 00:06:35.473 --> 00:06:40.395 Mr. Sparre. We just drove the Germans out of Stockholm 00:06:40.478 --> 00:06:43.815 for you, if my memory serves me right. 00:06:43.898 --> 00:06:49.321 As I remember it, Danish soldiers drove the Germans out of Stockholm. 00:06:49.404 --> 00:06:53.825 - How many troops did you send? - You call those dirty pirates troops? 00:06:53.908 --> 00:06:59.039 Gentlemen, please. Five years ago, we created the Nordic Union together. 00:07:00.081 --> 00:07:04.669 We proved that we were able to rise above the animosity of the past. 00:07:04.753 --> 00:07:06.212 And think of our people. 00:07:09.424 --> 00:07:11.676 We can do that again. Together. 00:07:13.428 --> 00:07:17.140 An army is expensive, Your Majesty. 00:07:18.266 --> 00:07:22.562 Peace has made us wealthy. We've never been more prosperous. 00:07:30.278 --> 00:07:31.988 We have all experienced war. 00:07:35.575 --> 00:07:39.412 The brutality and destruction. 00:07:44.417 --> 00:07:46.044 In war, there are no winners. 00:07:47.295 --> 00:07:50.507 A Union Army will ensure peace. 00:07:56.513 --> 00:08:01.351 I will finance 400 soldiers and the Church will provide 800. 00:08:04.479 --> 00:08:06.273 What does the Norwegian Council say? 00:08:11.111 --> 00:08:12.779 What does the Swedish Council say? 00:08:15.865 --> 00:08:17.158 The Danish? 00:08:26.876 --> 00:08:29.713 300 infantry, 50 cavalrymen, 100 archers. 00:08:30.964 --> 00:08:32.048 For peace. 00:08:34.843 --> 00:08:39.014 I can arm 100 infantry and 20 cavalrymen. 00:08:46.271 --> 00:08:49.524 200 infantry, 150 archers. 00:08:51.484 --> 00:08:52.652 For the Union. 00:09:01.161 --> 00:09:03.371 100 archers, 150 infantry. 00:09:06.082 --> 00:09:08.793 150 infantry. 00:09:11.004 --> 00:09:14.090 - 100 archers. - 250 archers. 00:09:14.174 --> 00:09:15.342 200 infantry. 00:10:05.976 --> 00:10:10.772 Kullen in Scania Denmark 00:10:20.323 --> 00:10:24.077 - Greetings, my Queen. - Thank you, Roar. 00:10:24.577 --> 00:10:29.374 - I've brought the King with me. - Greetings to you too, young King. 00:10:29.958 --> 00:10:34.129 - You've had a lucrative spring, I see. - I can't complain. 00:10:34.212 --> 00:10:36.965 Nor can I, as long as you stick to German ships. 00:10:37.591 --> 00:10:42.178 - A deal is a deal. - I want to make a new deal. 00:10:43.388 --> 00:10:47.559 Visby. I want no ships travelling to and from Gotland unscathed. 00:10:47.642 --> 00:10:51.479 - Especially the Germans. - You want to close off Gotland? 00:10:51.855 --> 00:10:54.190 Yes, to keep the Germans out. 00:10:58.445 --> 00:11:00.196 You've taken female captives? 00:11:01.740 --> 00:11:04.200 The winter nights are long and cold. 00:11:06.995 --> 00:11:09.456 - She's coming with me. - Pardon? 00:11:09.831 --> 00:11:13.918 Need I remind you of the Union's laws? It's forbidden to rape women. 00:11:15.128 --> 00:11:16.504 The punishment is hanging. 00:11:18.798 --> 00:11:20.216 That applies to pirates, too. 00:11:24.471 --> 00:11:25.972 Fetch her. 00:11:31.102 --> 00:11:32.395 Where does she come from? 00:11:32.729 --> 00:11:34.606 You'll have to ask the Germans. 00:11:35.732 --> 00:11:39.319 She's Swedish, but we found her aboard their ship. 00:11:41.196 --> 00:11:43.490 I'll take the girl, and you'll seal off Gotland. 00:11:44.991 --> 00:11:46.576 Right away, my Queen. 00:11:47.911 --> 00:11:52.374 Roar? See if you can find a woman who obliges out of her own free will. 00:11:53.041 --> 00:11:56.461 - It's very arousing, I've heard. - Huh... 00:12:28.243 --> 00:12:31.371 - You're safe here. - You can come with me. 00:12:48.013 --> 00:12:50.932 - God's grace to you, Peder. - My Queen. 00:12:58.607 --> 00:13:00.066 That's a lot of soldiers. 00:13:02.235 --> 00:13:05.238 - And the Swedes gave the most? - Yes. They were skeptical, as always. 00:13:06.364 --> 00:13:10.201 But Sparre is a smart man. He rules his people well. 00:13:10.285 --> 00:13:11.953 We owe Sparre a debt of gratitude. 00:13:18.752 --> 00:13:21.671 I wish you had come with me and seen all that I have seen. 00:13:24.049 --> 00:13:25.342 Everything is growing. 00:13:26.718 --> 00:13:28.511 Towns are flourishing. There is peace. 00:13:29.512 --> 00:13:30.889 Think of all you've achieved. 00:13:31.473 --> 00:13:35.268 We, Peder. We did it together. 00:13:36.645 --> 00:13:38.688 Only you could have created the Union. 00:13:39.648 --> 00:13:43.902 But you had faith when everyone else doubted me. 00:13:46.696 --> 00:13:49.157 Without your loans, they'd be right. 00:13:49.240 --> 00:13:53.244 We would have gone bankrupt before I could unify anything at all. 00:13:54.162 --> 00:13:55.080 Yes... 00:13:56.998 --> 00:13:58.792 And remember, you still owe me. 00:13:59.501 --> 00:14:01.169 You don't give me a chance to forget. 00:14:07.217 --> 00:14:12.264 Kalmar, Sweden three months later 00:14:28.530 --> 00:14:31.992 Where is Asle? The head of Norway's Council? 00:14:32.867 --> 00:14:34.160 I haven't seen him. 00:14:45.797 --> 00:14:49.384 Princess Philippa of England with entourage. 00:15:14.534 --> 00:15:18.663 What an honor it is to stand before the famed Queen of the Nordic Union. 00:15:18.747 --> 00:15:21.875 The honor is ours entirely, good Sir Bourcier. 00:15:22.792 --> 00:15:24.628 The King speaks a beautiful English. 00:15:28.298 --> 00:15:34.054 To all doting princes and noble knights, may you be armed with courage. 00:15:34.137 --> 00:15:37.891 And to those who dedicate themselves to love, all goodwill. 00:15:37.974 --> 00:15:42.145 And to all lovers learned in this art, here and elsewhere 00:15:42.228 --> 00:15:44.731 to whom courage spreads. 00:15:44.814 --> 00:15:47.776 To all ladies of good standing and beloved demoiselles 00:15:47.859 --> 00:15:50.987 to all honorable women, wise, polite, agreeable 00:15:51.071 --> 00:15:55.825 I offer a humble recommendation of loyal, true intention. 00:16:12.968 --> 00:16:14.302 What a lovely poem. 00:16:38.702 --> 00:16:39.536 Cheers! 00:16:51.423 --> 00:16:52.299 Astrid? 00:17:01.141 --> 00:17:02.392 Look at Raberlin. 00:17:04.019 --> 00:17:05.687 Our German trade envoy. 00:17:07.439 --> 00:17:09.941 His wine glass is still full. What does that mean? 00:17:14.070 --> 00:17:15.530 It means the man is at work. 00:17:18.074 --> 00:17:19.409 So we keep our eyes open. 00:17:30.670 --> 00:17:32.422 Splendid ball, My Queen. 00:17:33.131 --> 00:17:34.466 Very exotic indeed. 00:17:35.133 --> 00:17:35.967 Yes. 00:17:51.608 --> 00:17:52.776 Astrid? 00:17:55.737 --> 00:17:56.947 I was just wondering... 00:17:58.949 --> 00:18:00.158 You're Swedish, right? 00:18:03.620 --> 00:18:05.830 It doesn't matter where we come from. 00:18:05.914 --> 00:18:08.583 We're all God's dandelion seeds, carried off by the wind 00:18:10.085 --> 00:18:12.003 until we land on foreign fields. 00:18:15.048 --> 00:18:16.675 And bloom. 00:18:27.866 --> 00:18:29.159 - Sparre! - My King. 00:18:30.827 --> 00:18:32.871 What a celebration! 00:18:35.415 --> 00:18:37.250 Now you're to be engaged with England? 00:18:39.127 --> 00:18:41.880 We've got to scare the Germans out of our back garden. 00:18:42.672 --> 00:18:46.176 Since the Swedish Council can't manage, we've got to step in. 00:18:46.426 --> 00:18:48.804 Let's not spoil the party with politics. 00:18:49.638 --> 00:18:53.975 I presume Your Majesty has other commitments this evening. 00:18:58.563 --> 00:18:59.481 Your Majesty. 00:19:00.816 --> 00:19:04.903 Why is the head of Norway's Council late to the King's engagement ball? 00:19:04.986 --> 00:19:07.572 My apologies. I came straight from Graudenz. 00:19:11.785 --> 00:19:13.328 Go ahead, Asle. 00:19:15.580 --> 00:19:17.165 I met a man there. 00:19:18.667 --> 00:19:21.711 - A Norwegian. - A Norwegian in Graudenz? 00:19:23.672 --> 00:19:26.716 It was Oluf. King Oluf. 00:19:30.887 --> 00:19:32.514 - My son? - Yes. 00:19:37.727 --> 00:19:42.274 - Asle, my son is dead. - Your Majesty, I saw him. 00:19:44.025 --> 00:19:45.777 Oluf died 15 years ago. 00:19:46.319 --> 00:19:49.448 I saw my King. Oluf is alive. 00:19:51.658 --> 00:19:54.536 - Where is this man? - I brought him with me. 00:19:56.288 --> 00:20:00.459 - Is he here? - No, at the inn in Smedby with my men. 00:20:02.627 --> 00:20:06.298 - Who knows of this? - Only you and my men. 00:20:08.175 --> 00:20:13.680 Do you think it's a coincidence that this man appears tonight of all nights? 00:20:13.764 --> 00:20:18.518 - All I know is that my King is alive. - You're being used as a pawn. 00:20:19.102 --> 00:20:21.730 By the Teutonic Order, in an attack against us. 00:20:25.150 --> 00:20:28.153 I stand here with eyes open, baring my heart. 00:20:31.740 --> 00:20:35.577 - Yes, Malin? - Your Majesty, the dance is beginning. 00:20:36.703 --> 00:20:37.788 I'm coming. 00:20:39.581 --> 00:20:43.043 - If you saw him, you'd understand... - Asle. 00:20:45.170 --> 00:20:48.298 - Bring him. I'll see him tomorrow. - Your Majesty. 00:20:49.508 --> 00:20:51.218 But don't mention this to anyone. 00:20:51.301 --> 00:20:54.096 - Your lips are sealed. - Of course. 00:20:54.679 --> 00:20:58.475 - Allow me to get rid of the man. - We can't ignore Asle's request. 00:20:58.558 --> 00:21:01.520 Norway has just pledged more than 1,000 men to the Union Army. 00:21:02.729 --> 00:21:06.483 - I fear this will get out of hand. - I'm not afraid of anything. 00:21:09.153 --> 00:21:11.947 There's rumors your son Oluf has appeared in Prussia. 00:21:12.030 --> 00:21:13.031 Are they true? 00:21:14.491 --> 00:21:16.743 Excuse me for asking, but who told you this? 00:21:18.287 --> 00:21:19.872 Frankly, everyone is talking about it. 00:21:36.013 --> 00:21:37.806 Surely you don't listen to gossip. 00:21:47.232 --> 00:21:48.859 Eat now. It will be a long night. 00:21:50.402 --> 00:21:55.199 - People claim it's her real son? - Her only son, who died. King Oluf. 00:21:56.700 --> 00:22:01.455 - The Queen's only son? She has Erik. - He's adopted. From Pomerania. 00:22:02.498 --> 00:22:03.874 He's her sister's grandson. 00:22:06.460 --> 00:22:07.336 Look down. 00:22:09.671 --> 00:22:13.634 We've had plenty of whores. They get sent packing. Eat. 00:22:14.885 --> 00:22:20.766 - Rumor says she killed Oluf herself. - Her own son? Why? 00:22:21.809 --> 00:22:24.770 Power. He grew up and wanted to be in charge. 00:22:25.646 --> 00:22:28.482 But she would never do that. The Queen isn't like that. 00:22:32.361 --> 00:22:35.155 Poor man, turned around and run after the girl. 00:22:38.575 --> 00:22:40.577 Thank you. Excuse me. 00:22:41.495 --> 00:22:46.875 Honorable Queen, permit a humble servant to ask a question. 00:22:47.793 --> 00:22:48.836 Of course. 00:22:49.795 --> 00:22:53.674 Any news on the events in Graudenz? 00:22:55.592 --> 00:22:59.972 - Which events, dear Elvar? - The ones everyone is speaking of. 00:23:01.181 --> 00:23:05.060 That our dear deceased King Oluf is not in fact dead. 00:23:19.408 --> 00:23:22.202 I can assure you that my son Oluf is dead. 00:23:23.871 --> 00:23:29.752 A Prussian man claiming to be my son is treason against the Union. 00:23:29.835 --> 00:23:31.670 Is it true that he's here now? 00:23:36.717 --> 00:23:37.968 He's on his way. 00:23:40.637 --> 00:23:44.266 He will receive a fair trial, as the Union's rules state. 00:23:44.850 --> 00:23:49.646 Everyone is welcome tomorrow. But let us not waste more time. 00:23:49.730 --> 00:23:52.649 Let's celebrate my son King Erik's engagement. Cheers! 00:24:01.325 --> 00:24:03.410 A virelai, please! 00:24:08.499 --> 00:24:12.377 - A public hearing? - Everyone knows. I have no choice. 00:24:12.795 --> 00:24:15.506 - What's going on? - Someone is out to get us. 00:24:16.340 --> 00:24:18.258 They don't know who they're up against. 00:24:26.183 --> 00:24:27.976 Ask Jacob to keep an eye on Raberlin. 00:24:36.401 --> 00:24:38.403 It appears Your Majesty has her hands full. 00:24:38.987 --> 00:24:40.197 Always. 00:24:42.950 --> 00:24:44.785 - It's late. - Your Majesty. 00:24:47.121 --> 00:24:49.623 Allow me to escort you to the Queen's chambers. 00:24:50.749 --> 00:24:54.086 It would be the perfect inclusion to an already unforgettable night. 00:24:59.675 --> 00:25:05.139 If you escort me to my chambers tonight I will be regarded as a whore. 00:25:05.973 --> 00:25:06.807 The Queen says, 00:25:06.890 --> 00:25:10.644 if you escort her to her chambers, she will be seen as whore by sunrise. 00:25:11.145 --> 00:25:14.898 Or a witch who copulates with the Devil Himself. 00:25:15.441 --> 00:25:19.111 Or a witch who copulates with the Devil Himself. 00:25:27.286 --> 00:25:31.290 I look forward to starting our negotiations, dear Bourcier. 00:25:48.515 --> 00:25:51.101 As for the dowry, I believe you have received our offer. 00:25:52.186 --> 00:25:53.020 Yes. 00:25:53.103 --> 00:25:56.774 And give or take one or two minor exceptions, it seems acceptable. 00:25:56.857 --> 00:25:58.609 Acceptable? That's splendid. 00:25:58.692 --> 00:26:00.694 We have reservations obviously. 00:26:00.778 --> 00:26:04.490 But all in all, when it comes to the financial aspects we're very flexible. 00:26:05.449 --> 00:26:06.617 You are flexible. 00:26:07.284 --> 00:26:10.788 And in return, I believe you need us to be flexible in other aspects? 00:26:11.371 --> 00:26:12.664 Well... 00:26:13.332 --> 00:26:14.583 Let's not play games. 00:26:15.584 --> 00:26:18.504 You have an agenda beyond money and property for your King. 00:26:18.962 --> 00:26:20.506 Go on, you can tell me. 00:26:20.589 --> 00:26:21.799 Maybe Your Majesty is right. 00:26:22.466 --> 00:26:25.177 But I do sense that she too has an agenda of her own. 00:26:26.553 --> 00:26:27.596 Very well. 00:26:28.764 --> 00:26:31.475 We want a military alliance with England. 00:26:31.558 --> 00:26:35.104 If England is attacked, we step up immediately and vice versa. 00:26:35.687 --> 00:26:36.688 That's negotiable. 00:26:36.939 --> 00:26:38.315 Now tell me what you want. 00:26:38.398 --> 00:26:40.526 My King wants hereditary rights for his daughter. 00:26:41.401 --> 00:26:43.153 - Absolutely not. - Excuse me? 00:26:43.529 --> 00:26:46.990 I will not be compromising the future of the Nordic Dynasty. 00:26:47.574 --> 00:26:50.285 If King Eric, god forbid, falls ill 00:26:50.369 --> 00:26:54.873 I will under no circumstances hand over the Nordic Union to the King of England. 00:27:00.546 --> 00:27:02.339 That's not a very respectful response. 00:27:03.048 --> 00:27:05.259 It's not a very respectful proposal. 00:27:08.470 --> 00:27:11.223 I'm sorry but these negotiations will be very difficult 00:27:11.306 --> 00:27:13.851 if we don't get anything in return for a military alliance. 00:27:13.934 --> 00:27:15.561 We will return the favor. 00:27:17.187 --> 00:27:19.648 We will return it in abundance. 00:27:20.566 --> 00:27:22.526 - Trust me. - Trust? 00:27:23.444 --> 00:27:24.736 That's quite a word just now. 00:27:25.320 --> 00:27:26.530 What do you mean? 00:27:28.574 --> 00:27:30.534 Here we are negotiating the marriage of a king 00:27:30.617 --> 00:27:33.454 whose predecessor might suddenly still be alive. 00:27:35.289 --> 00:27:37.166 That you don't need to worry about. 00:27:37.708 --> 00:27:39.793 King Erik is unchallenged. 00:27:40.627 --> 00:27:42.254 Not if you ask the Norwegians. 00:27:45.466 --> 00:27:47.760 Well, I don't. 00:28:03.484 --> 00:28:08.697 The German man and the head of Norway's Council, Asle Jonsson. 00:28:49.613 --> 00:28:53.033 Gentlemen, welcome to Kalmar. 00:29:02.084 --> 00:29:03.502 Permit me to ask your name. 00:29:08.841 --> 00:29:10.300 You know it. 00:29:18.684 --> 00:29:19.768 And you are? 00:29:21.770 --> 00:29:24.106 I am King Oluf Håkonsen. 00:29:33.824 --> 00:29:36.535 Please repeat that with your hand on the Holy Bible 00:29:36.618 --> 00:29:38.871 in the name and hearing of God the Almighty. 00:29:41.457 --> 00:29:42.583 What is your name? 00:29:44.877 --> 00:29:47.755 I am King Oluf Håkonsen. 00:29:52.217 --> 00:29:53.302 Your Majesty. 00:29:55.345 --> 00:29:56.805 Do you recognize this man? 00:30:06.774 --> 00:30:07.900 Is this your son? 00:30:15.532 --> 00:30:17.993 My son died in 1387. 00:30:20.537 --> 00:30:21.538 Your Majesty. 00:30:23.415 --> 00:30:25.000 It is my King I see standing there. 00:30:32.174 --> 00:30:33.675 Order! 00:30:36.220 --> 00:30:42.309 - Asle, sit down. - Is the Union not merciful and just? 00:30:43.352 --> 00:30:46.188 Listen before you send him to the gallows. 00:30:46.271 --> 00:30:47.523 We've heard enough. 00:30:47.981 --> 00:30:50.484 The Queen has spoken. A mother knows her son. 00:30:51.693 --> 00:30:53.862 Tell them about Esge Vind. 00:30:58.200 --> 00:31:01.328 Tell them about the summer of 1387. 00:31:09.545 --> 00:31:10.879 The sun was shining. 00:31:12.172 --> 00:31:15.342 I... I was travelling through Scania. 00:31:18.720 --> 00:31:20.514 The wheat fields... 00:31:22.224 --> 00:31:23.684 You were in Ystad... 00:31:25.185 --> 00:31:28.439 ...trying to convince the Swedish Council to choose me as King. 00:31:29.440 --> 00:31:30.524 Do you remember? 00:31:31.692 --> 00:31:35.487 - Tell them what happened at Falsterbo. - Asle. I must insist. 00:31:35.571 --> 00:31:39.450 I felt ill after the banquet. I shouldn't have drunk the wine. 00:31:40.117 --> 00:31:44.913 My taster felt fine, but I was dizzy and wanted to go to my room. 00:31:44.997 --> 00:31:48.125 - Then Esge came. Esge Vind. - Esge Vind? 00:31:48.208 --> 00:31:52.254 Yes. He was afraid. He had been ordered to kill me. 00:31:52.337 --> 00:31:57.593 Esge Vind, who's dead and cannot deny this absurd story? 00:31:57.676 --> 00:31:58.927 How convenient. 00:32:03.390 --> 00:32:05.476 Who ordered Esge Vind to kill you? 00:32:08.896 --> 00:32:10.105 I don't know. 00:32:11.190 --> 00:32:15.486 Why are we listening to this swindler? The Queen has spoken. 00:32:16.069 --> 00:32:21.033 Esge Vind was unable to kill the King, Jens Due. So he brought him with him. 00:32:21.116 --> 00:32:23.744 - Brought him where? - I was chained... 00:32:24.828 --> 00:32:26.288 I was chained... 00:32:30.000 --> 00:32:32.419 There was... a spider. 00:32:34.713 --> 00:32:35.631 I had a... 00:32:38.717 --> 00:32:40.969 Everyone's looking at me. 00:32:42.971 --> 00:32:43.972 I... 00:32:48.310 --> 00:32:50.687 - It was dark... - Go on. 00:32:55.317 --> 00:32:58.445 - They were speaking German. - Germany? 00:32:59.404 --> 00:33:00.280 Yes. 00:33:00.364 --> 00:33:06.620 Ich bin auf einem Steinboden aufgewacht. In einem... Kloster. 00:33:07.621 --> 00:33:11.708 Now he's speaking German. You all heard it. He's German. 00:33:11.792 --> 00:33:14.420 I haven't spoken Norwegian in a long time. 00:33:14.503 --> 00:33:16.588 The King was imprisoned for 15 years, Jens Due. 00:33:16.672 --> 00:33:17.881 What is this...? 00:33:18.966 --> 00:33:21.760 You must remember who I am! Or what? 00:33:21.844 --> 00:33:27.224 - Quite the dramatic flair, I must say. - Look at him. Listen to him. 00:33:27.307 --> 00:33:29.935 - You know who I am! - I've heard enough from that swindler. 00:33:30.018 --> 00:33:36.108 Careful, Jens Due. In front of you sits the Queen and there is King Oluf. 00:33:36.191 --> 00:33:41.155 The only true King is sitting on that throne right there! 00:33:41.238 --> 00:33:44.366 Who is he? Tell me. 00:33:45.284 --> 00:33:46.618 Who is sitting on my throne? 00:33:49.037 --> 00:33:50.372 Who are you? 00:33:55.836 --> 00:33:58.005 You were captured, you say. 00:33:59.548 --> 00:34:01.008 How did you get away? 00:34:03.469 --> 00:34:06.847 A man came. He freed me. 00:34:06.930 --> 00:34:08.223 What man? 00:34:13.020 --> 00:34:15.272 It was dark... 00:34:16.607 --> 00:34:19.067 I don't know. 00:34:19.151 --> 00:34:20.569 He disappeared. 00:34:33.874 --> 00:34:36.251 The man disappeared. Then what did you do? 00:34:38.545 --> 00:34:43.342 I was... I was dropped... I was dropped off at an inn. 00:34:44.343 --> 00:34:46.678 That was how I found my King. 00:34:56.772 --> 00:34:58.607 The hearing will continue tomorrow. 00:35:10.869 --> 00:35:12.287 Why didn't you sentence him? 00:35:13.414 --> 00:35:17.251 A king doesn't leave his throne room like a sulking child. 00:35:17.334 --> 00:35:21.255 - He claims he's the King. - I need to get to the bottom of this. 00:35:21.338 --> 00:35:25.676 - Do that after he's been hanged. - His presence alone stirs chaos. 00:35:32.182 --> 00:35:33.642 May we be alone? 00:35:35.310 --> 00:35:37.438 - Mother... - That wasn't a question. 00:35:45.320 --> 00:35:51.076 - Since when do you contradict me? - Our negotiations are at stake. 00:35:51.160 --> 00:35:56.373 We aren't tyrants. We won't hang a man whose identity we don't know. 00:35:56.457 --> 00:36:02.212 - Still, we need to think of the Union. - That's what I'm doing. 00:36:02.296 --> 00:36:05.966 I have to find out who our enemy is before we kill our only witness. 00:36:12.639 --> 00:36:15.809 I was in Ystad. Remember? He was so close. 00:36:17.603 --> 00:36:19.980 But I rode on. I never saw him dead. 00:36:23.484 --> 00:36:28.238 You had to move on. We needed to assemble the Council. 00:36:28.322 --> 00:36:32.659 The nation needed a regent. Otherwise, it would all collapse. 00:36:32.743 --> 00:36:34.036 But I never saw him. 00:36:35.204 --> 00:36:40.834 You could have stepped down, with your dead son, and watched it all crumble. 00:36:49.426 --> 00:36:51.428 You gave him a beautiful burial. 00:36:54.765 --> 00:36:55.682 Yes. 00:37:08.153 --> 00:37:10.656 - Everything all right, Your Majesty? - Yes, Sparre. 00:37:12.032 --> 00:37:14.910 - Did you enjoy the performance? - No, I had enough. 00:37:16.245 --> 00:37:17.621 Too much talk for my taste. 00:37:21.458 --> 00:37:25.045 The carriage is ready. The chest will be loaded now. 00:37:31.510 --> 00:37:32.428 Oh, no. 00:37:33.679 --> 00:37:35.889 Maybe we should just let him go. Let things settle. 00:37:37.266 --> 00:37:38.976 - Is everything in order? - Yes sir. 00:37:42.521 --> 00:37:45.441 - William, my dear sir. - Your Majesty. 00:37:46.817 --> 00:37:49.153 I think we ought to postpone our negotiations 00:37:49.236 --> 00:37:50.779 until you have your dynasty in order. 00:37:51.864 --> 00:37:52.865 Don't leave. 00:37:54.324 --> 00:37:57.077 I cannot expose the princess to this mess. 00:37:57.161 --> 00:37:58.412 Let alone her father. 00:37:59.496 --> 00:38:02.541 Naturally, I will express my gratitude generously 00:38:02.624 --> 00:38:04.126 if only you would stay a few days. 00:38:05.377 --> 00:38:07.254 If you need land, we'll find it. 00:38:08.464 --> 00:38:10.007 If you need money, we'll pay it. 00:38:11.967 --> 00:38:14.136 You will not regret it if you stay, dear sir. 00:38:23.979 --> 00:38:25.022 Five days. 00:38:27.858 --> 00:38:29.735 May God bless you, Bourcier. 00:38:29.818 --> 00:38:30.819 We'll see. 00:38:37.451 --> 00:38:38.494 Erik! 00:38:39.703 --> 00:38:43.791 I know it's hectic, but you don't need to worry. 00:38:44.500 --> 00:38:46.460 - I promise you... - Your Majesty. 00:38:47.878 --> 00:38:48.962 Raberlin has gone. 00:38:51.632 --> 00:38:52.633 He's gone? 00:38:54.718 --> 00:38:55.928 To Germany. 00:39:03.268 --> 00:39:07.397 You have to go. Find out what Raberlin knows about this. 00:39:08.774 --> 00:39:11.443 - Find Roar. - Roar? 00:39:11.527 --> 00:39:16.990 - The pirate. Bring him along. - The pirate? Roar the pirate? 00:39:17.407 --> 00:39:20.786 You're going to Germany. You'll need him, Jacob. 00:39:25.499 --> 00:39:27.167 Raberlin has gone. 00:39:28.961 --> 00:39:31.922 - Is he behind all this? - Not on his own. 00:39:32.005 --> 00:39:34.091 - With the Germans? - Perhaps. 00:40:01.744 --> 00:40:05.998 - Good evening. Are you lost? - I wish I were. 00:40:12.755 --> 00:40:15.382 - What does it say? - Can't you read? 00:40:22.765 --> 00:40:28.187 Your Queen asked me to bring you to Germany to find a German traitor. 00:40:30.898 --> 00:40:33.859 - Us two? - I'm afraid so. 00:40:33.942 --> 00:40:35.736 I'm not going to bloody Germany. 00:40:38.530 --> 00:40:41.784 Then you are defying your Queen, and I will kill you. 00:40:44.870 --> 00:40:47.790 You're planning to ride straight into the Teutonic Order? 00:40:49.208 --> 00:40:52.002 For what? To be hanged? 00:40:52.086 --> 00:40:53.295 For my Queen. 00:40:56.256 --> 00:40:59.009 It's a long ride. Can a pirate's ass handle it? 00:41:02.096 --> 00:41:03.263 I guess we'll see. 00:41:26.286 --> 00:41:29.790 - Astrid? - Yes, Your Majesty? 00:41:30.874 --> 00:41:34.795 - Have you settled in? - Yes, Your Majesty. Thank you. 00:41:37.923 --> 00:41:41.802 I want you to serve in the King's chambers and tell me how he's doing. 00:41:51.520 --> 00:41:54.565 - You may go. - Thank you, Your Majesty. 00:41:57.443 --> 00:42:00.362 - Goodnight. - Sleep well, Your Majesty. 00:43:47.261 --> 00:43:49.721 - Pardon me. - No, stay. 00:43:59.231 --> 00:44:02.317 "Like dandelion seeds, carried off by the wind..." 00:44:03.318 --> 00:44:04.653 I guess I was a bit... 00:44:06.321 --> 00:44:08.240 poetic that evening. 00:44:10.951 --> 00:44:12.035 And drunk. 00:44:15.873 --> 00:44:17.040 But you're right. 00:44:21.462 --> 00:44:22.963 Both of us were brought here. 00:45:13.029 --> 00:45:16.741 - You summoned a meeting? - I need to know what happened. 00:45:17.408 --> 00:45:21.496 - They already told us. - Why didn't we discuss this first? 00:45:22.997 --> 00:45:25.083 - Gentlemen. - Your Majesty. 00:45:30.922 --> 00:45:36.052 - What is this about? - You were with Oluf the day he died. 00:45:36.135 --> 00:45:38.429 - May he rest in peace. - Yes. 00:45:40.515 --> 00:45:43.684 I ask you to tell me exactly what happened. 00:45:52.652 --> 00:45:53.736 He fell ill? 00:45:55.238 --> 00:46:00.576 After the banquet, he turned pale and nearly fell over when he stood up. 00:46:02.578 --> 00:46:04.205 The taster felt nothing. 00:46:06.082 --> 00:46:09.168 - Go on. - He got a fever and fainted. 00:46:10.128 --> 00:46:13.798 Two days later, Esge Vind reported that the King was dead. 00:46:16.843 --> 00:46:21.973 - Who treated him those two days? - Esge Vind's servants. 00:46:24.976 --> 00:46:26.227 Was a physician called? 00:46:29.981 --> 00:46:33.734 No? Why didn't you demand a physician? 00:46:33.818 --> 00:46:37.989 The Plague, your Majesty. We were denied access. 00:46:38.531 --> 00:46:39.907 It was for fear of contagion. 00:46:39.991 --> 00:46:44.996 - Your King was on his deathbed. - Are you suggesting we were involved? 00:46:45.079 --> 00:46:48.750 I'm trying to find out what happened the day my son died, Jens. 00:46:54.464 --> 00:46:57.800 Who saw the King before he was laid in the coffin? 00:46:57.884 --> 00:47:04.223 We feared the Plague, Your Majesty. We trusted Esge Vind. 00:47:04.307 --> 00:47:07.518 - So no one saw him dead? - That sounds like an accusation. 00:47:10.062 --> 00:47:12.273 In the middle of an absurd situation 00:47:12.356 --> 00:47:16.486 caused by a mother who cannot recognize her own child. 00:47:16.569 --> 00:47:17.945 I had one son. 00:47:20.281 --> 00:47:21.491 How many do you have? 00:47:22.784 --> 00:47:26.746 I doubt you can recognize all the bastard children you've left behind. 00:47:45.056 --> 00:47:48.392 You let my son die right in front of you. 00:47:49.852 --> 00:47:51.312 And you did nothing. 00:48:08.913 --> 00:48:10.164 You're losing focus. 00:48:10.248 --> 00:48:13.709 - Your anger should help, not hinder you. - One more time! 00:48:24.011 --> 00:48:27.265 I understand your frustration. But surely the Queen doesn't believe him. 00:48:27.849 --> 00:48:29.976 - I'm her real son. - Naturally. 00:48:34.355 --> 00:48:36.941 Your Majesty. Sparre. 00:48:37.817 --> 00:48:40.695 Glad to see the King practicing his battle skills. 00:48:42.071 --> 00:48:45.450 - Was that all Jens Due came to say? - I've come to express my sympathies. 00:48:48.619 --> 00:48:49.787 On what occasion? 00:48:50.580 --> 00:48:56.502 The throne room. No one deserves such humiliation, least of all a great king. 00:49:01.841 --> 00:49:07.722 Thanks for the sympathy, but I doubt that's what brought you down here. 00:49:07.805 --> 00:49:12.852 The Queen seems obsessed with the thought that Oluf isn't really dead. 00:49:14.520 --> 00:49:16.981 I suggest you leave the gossip to the maids. 00:49:17.064 --> 00:49:21.402 In a way, I understand the Queen. It's terrible to lose a child. 00:49:22.487 --> 00:49:25.406 Fortunately, she quickly found a new son. 00:49:28.910 --> 00:49:31.913 But it must make you feel a bit insecure. 00:49:33.414 --> 00:49:36.125 How easily she replaced her true-born son. 00:49:37.001 --> 00:49:38.961 Couldn't she just as easily replace you? 00:49:47.887 --> 00:49:49.931 Should I believe my mother? 00:49:51.015 --> 00:49:53.893 The greatest and most pious regent the North has ever known? 00:49:55.436 --> 00:50:01.859 Or a Danish nobleman known for his greed and scheming? 00:50:03.277 --> 00:50:05.196 It's a difficult choice, Jens Due. 00:50:06.697 --> 00:50:11.869 Think about it, Your Majesty. My offer to help remains standing. 00:50:22.130 --> 00:50:23.881 Anger, Your Majesty. 00:50:27.593 --> 00:50:29.011 Use your anger. 00:50:29.095 --> 00:50:31.973 My mother and Peder told me never to trust the nobles. 00:50:33.474 --> 00:50:34.308 I'm a noble. 00:50:36.227 --> 00:50:37.061 Come on... 00:50:45.027 --> 00:50:48.448 When you saw Oluf, what did you think? 00:50:49.866 --> 00:50:52.535 - Margrete... - No one saw him dead. 00:50:55.121 --> 00:50:57.206 I know you still grieve. 00:50:58.833 --> 00:51:01.169 But someone is trying to take advantage of you. 00:51:02.378 --> 00:51:05.214 Someone wants to obstruct the alliance with England. 00:51:07.550 --> 00:51:08.634 I cannot kill him. 00:51:14.390 --> 00:51:19.604 - We could smuggle him to Bergen. - You just began a public hearing. 00:51:20.563 --> 00:51:26.152 All of Europe is watching. Wouldn't it be suspicious if he disappeared? 00:51:27.236 --> 00:51:30.698 And what about the Norwegians? What will they do? And Bourcier? 00:51:31.199 --> 00:51:36.079 You and Erik have the support of the entire North. And the people's trust. 00:51:40.792 --> 00:51:42.502 Do you want to throw that away? 00:51:43.669 --> 00:51:46.214 No. But this makes me weak. 00:51:47.006 --> 00:51:47.924 Yes. 00:51:49.717 --> 00:51:55.598 Prussia State of the Teutonic Order 00:51:59.769 --> 00:52:01.437 Remember this is enemy territory. 00:52:08.111 --> 00:52:10.613 The horses aren't warm. Raberlin isn't here. 00:52:11.656 --> 00:52:17.078 Hello, boy. Have you seen a man in a coach pulled by two horses? 00:52:19.414 --> 00:52:21.457 He was probably a lone traveler. 00:52:39.225 --> 00:52:42.186 The horses are still warm. They can't have gone far. 00:52:48.276 --> 00:52:52.071 Who came on these horses? Where are they? 00:52:54.657 --> 00:52:56.743 - Who are you? - What? 00:52:57.368 --> 00:53:00.163 - Papers. - Papers? Of course. 00:53:25.563 --> 00:53:28.775 - Remember, this is enemy territory. - Don't point that at me. 00:53:32.111 --> 00:53:33.154 So... 00:53:34.530 --> 00:53:36.574 Do you know where the man was going? 00:53:45.541 --> 00:53:47.126 Today, at the hearing... 00:53:48.336 --> 00:53:51.923 If we get him to admit that he's lying and that the Germans sent him... 00:53:52.423 --> 00:53:54.675 - Why would he do that? - We'll spare his life. 00:53:54.759 --> 00:53:58.054 - Offer him royal protection. - The man is a traitor. 00:53:58.721 --> 00:54:02.517 He will be punished. But we'll let him live. 00:54:02.600 --> 00:54:06.604 I know you want to save his life. But we cannot show weakness now. 00:54:07.230 --> 00:54:10.316 - It's a fair sentence. - Do you believe he is your son? 00:54:14.112 --> 00:54:15.822 Is that why you don't want to kill him? 00:54:16.322 --> 00:54:20.118 If he admits to everyone that he is a swindler 00:54:21.494 --> 00:54:26.040 there will be no doubt who is the King. Or who should sit on that throne. 00:54:26.707 --> 00:54:27.959 It will be yours. 00:54:29.085 --> 00:54:32.046 And we can close the case peacefully. 00:54:32.922 --> 00:54:35.258 Even Norway will have to back down if he confesses. 00:54:37.009 --> 00:54:38.344 And what about you? 00:54:42.432 --> 00:54:43.724 Will you find peace, too? 00:54:44.934 --> 00:54:45.893 Yes. 00:54:48.896 --> 00:54:50.314 I will find peace, too. 00:54:51.274 --> 00:54:54.026 And we can continue our negotiations with Bourcier. 00:54:59.198 --> 00:55:00.742 I'll go make him the offer. 00:55:01.993 --> 00:55:03.202 I'm coming with you. 00:55:04.412 --> 00:55:06.497 Only I can grant royal protection. 00:55:27.977 --> 00:55:29.145 Mother... 00:55:38.613 --> 00:55:40.073 Do you remember me? 00:55:44.202 --> 00:55:45.703 I cannot save you. 00:55:47.121 --> 00:55:48.289 But you can save yourself. 00:55:49.624 --> 00:55:52.794 Today, at the hearing, you must admit that you are not King Oluf. 00:55:54.837 --> 00:55:58.299 Say that the Teutonic Order forced you to make your false claims. 00:55:59.050 --> 00:56:00.093 And that you repent. 00:56:01.719 --> 00:56:04.055 You will be sentenced. 00:56:04.764 --> 00:56:06.390 You will receive punishment. 00:56:08.142 --> 00:56:09.352 But you'll be alive. 00:56:11.312 --> 00:56:13.606 Once things settle, we can lessen the sentence. 00:56:13.689 --> 00:56:16.484 - I'd rather you kill me. - This is your only chance. 00:56:18.653 --> 00:56:21.906 I've been imprisoned for 15 years. I know who I am. 00:56:22.615 --> 00:56:23.699 And I want justice. 00:56:28.162 --> 00:56:29.580 You cannot be my son. 00:56:32.083 --> 00:56:33.084 Do you understand? 00:56:35.628 --> 00:56:36.879 You can't come here... 00:56:38.464 --> 00:56:39.715 15 years later... 00:56:41.342 --> 00:56:43.928 claiming to be my son. 00:56:46.639 --> 00:56:48.015 My son is dead! 00:56:49.767 --> 00:56:50.893 Mother... 00:56:57.150 --> 00:57:00.778 I am King Oluf Håkonsen! 00:57:02.280 --> 00:57:04.240 Crowned King of Norway and Denmark! 00:57:04.323 --> 00:57:06.200 And rightful heir to Sweden! 00:57:06.784 --> 00:57:08.703 I will not be caged like an animal 00:57:08.786 --> 00:57:13.249 by a little boy from Pomerania sitting on my throne! You hear me? 00:57:14.000 --> 00:57:16.043 I will have justice! 00:57:16.127 --> 00:57:19.213 And all those who have defied me will burn in hell! 00:57:19.297 --> 00:57:22.884 You hear me, you rat? You will burn in hell! 00:58:03.591 --> 00:58:06.052 I seek your countenance. 00:58:06.135 --> 00:58:10.473 Lord, your countenance I seek. 00:58:11.849 --> 00:58:16.270 Lord my God, teach my heart where and how to seek you. 00:58:17.230 --> 00:58:19.148 Where and how to find you. 00:58:20.066 --> 00:58:24.278 Lord, if you are not present here, where shall I look for you 00:58:24.862 --> 00:58:25.863 when you are not near? 00:58:27.281 --> 00:58:29.158 If you are everywhere... 00:58:30.368 --> 00:58:32.495 why then do I not see you? 00:58:41.254 --> 00:58:42.463 What is it? 00:58:43.214 --> 00:58:44.382 It's Erik. 00:58:45.800 --> 00:58:47.135 I'm worried about him. 00:58:49.053 --> 00:58:53.641 I worry what he might do if we don't soon put an end to this. 00:58:53.724 --> 00:58:56.144 Erik is young, but he isn't stupid. 00:58:58.312 --> 00:58:59.647 He's impatient. 00:59:00.898 --> 00:59:01.774 He's hurt. 00:59:04.318 --> 00:59:06.279 He might take matters into his own hands. 00:59:08.781 --> 00:59:09.782 Malin! 00:59:14.829 --> 00:59:15.913 Fetch Astrid. 00:59:35.725 --> 00:59:36.893 Tell me about Erik. 00:59:37.560 --> 00:59:39.479 What's going on in his chambers? 00:59:42.648 --> 00:59:43.733 I don't know. 00:59:45.401 --> 00:59:46.527 Has he spoken to anyone? 00:59:57.038 --> 00:59:58.331 It's all right, Astrid. 00:59:59.791 --> 01:00:02.418 You're helping your Queen who saved your life. 01:00:06.297 --> 01:00:09.926 - He spoke to Due. - About what? 01:00:10.718 --> 01:00:12.011 I didn't hear everything. 01:00:14.722 --> 01:00:18.101 It's very important that you tell me exactly what you heard. 01:00:19.977 --> 01:00:22.688 Something about some negotiations. 01:00:24.565 --> 01:00:27.068 Erik said he knew what Bourcier wanted. 01:00:29.195 --> 01:00:30.446 That's all I know. 01:00:32.281 --> 01:00:33.449 That's fine, Astrid. 01:00:36.160 --> 01:00:38.413 Find him and tell him I want to speak to him. 01:00:41.707 --> 01:00:43.793 I won't mention you, I just want to speak to him. 01:00:46.838 --> 01:00:48.005 I'm afraid he isn't here. 01:00:52.260 --> 01:00:53.302 Where is he? 01:00:57.849 --> 01:00:59.725 Fascinating this winged predator. 01:01:01.185 --> 01:01:02.687 I have a proposition, Sir Bourcier. 01:01:04.272 --> 01:01:06.607 Since my dear mother is so busy at the moment 01:01:06.691 --> 01:01:08.776 why don't you and I continue the negotiations? 01:01:11.946 --> 01:01:13.197 Shouldn't we rather wait? 01:01:15.032 --> 01:01:18.828 It's the King's wedding. It's only natural that the King negotiates it. 01:01:22.206 --> 01:01:23.124 Of course. 01:01:23.916 --> 01:01:26.836 However, I was sent here to negotiate with the Queen. 01:01:28.796 --> 01:01:31.174 My mother is not her usual self these days. 01:01:31.924 --> 01:01:33.134 She's confused. 01:01:33.968 --> 01:01:36.053 It's my duty to protect her interests. 01:01:46.147 --> 01:01:48.983 I know that you discussed the hereditary rights with my mother. 01:01:57.116 --> 01:01:59.577 I understand that you want a fair position for Philippa 01:01:59.660 --> 01:02:01.204 and her family in the Nordic Dynasty. 01:02:05.541 --> 01:02:06.834 You're a very sensible man. 01:02:10.004 --> 01:02:11.130 Your Majesty... 01:02:13.925 --> 01:02:14.967 So... 01:02:18.554 --> 01:02:19.555 Let's begin. 01:02:24.560 --> 01:02:25.436 Very well. 01:02:26.979 --> 01:02:28.064 First the easy one. 01:02:29.232 --> 01:02:30.650 If Philippa delivers a boy... 01:02:30.942 --> 01:02:31.901 My King. 01:02:33.861 --> 01:02:35.279 Gentleman, hello. 01:02:39.450 --> 01:02:43.079 - Good idea with a bit of fun, Erik. - I thought I'd entertain our guest. 01:02:43.788 --> 01:02:46.124 Let's not sit around and talk then, let's hunt. 01:02:46.707 --> 01:02:48.501 Yes, let's. 01:02:50.586 --> 01:02:53.172 - Give me your seal. - What? 01:02:53.256 --> 01:02:56.342 - Your seal. Give it to me. - Mother... 01:02:56.426 --> 01:03:01.389 You have no right to meddle. What you wish to give away isn't yours. 01:03:02.890 --> 01:03:04.767 You've borrowed it. At my mercy. 01:03:06.727 --> 01:03:07.854 Come now. 01:03:09.730 --> 01:03:14.235 Shall I ask the guards to search you? No? Then give it to me, now. 01:03:22.452 --> 01:03:23.494 Thank you. 01:03:27.790 --> 01:03:28.833 Now let's hunt. 01:03:32.754 --> 01:03:35.965 She's the granddaughter of a falcon my late father gave me. 01:03:36.424 --> 01:03:37.550 So beautiful. 01:03:51.606 --> 01:03:54.150 I hope you understand the negotiations have taken a new turn. 01:03:54.233 --> 01:03:56.360 He has killed hundreds of geese. 01:03:59.447 --> 01:04:01.574 The King has just promised me hereditary rights. 01:04:04.827 --> 01:04:06.162 That is not going to happen. 01:04:18.508 --> 01:04:20.635 Had I not happened to discover it 01:04:21.469 --> 01:04:24.514 you would have handed the entire North to King Henry of England. 01:04:25.556 --> 01:04:28.559 The future of our children and the generations to come. 01:04:31.145 --> 01:04:36.192 - The Queen's hesitation hurts us all. - How could you go along with this? 01:04:36.275 --> 01:04:40.696 We need an agreement with England because of the Teutonic Order. 01:04:40.780 --> 01:04:41.989 I know. 01:04:42.448 --> 01:04:47.245 But there haven't been any negotiations since the false Oluf appeared. 01:04:47.328 --> 01:04:52.583 No. And you haven't made it any easier. Now Bourcier has raised the price. 01:04:54.001 --> 01:04:57.130 To complete this deal, we all have to contribute. 01:04:57.213 --> 01:04:58.673 This thing... 01:05:00.716 --> 01:05:02.218 is not about money. 01:05:04.387 --> 01:05:08.099 Bourcier will continue to raise his demands. 01:05:10.601 --> 01:05:13.354 And King Henry? When he hears what's happening... 01:05:13.438 --> 01:05:14.856 England needs us, too. 01:05:14.939 --> 01:05:19.444 Do you think they want a crumbling Union? We don't even know who is King. 01:05:25.992 --> 01:05:27.076 Your Majesty... 01:05:30.663 --> 01:05:34.250 Everyone is talking. Everyone is watching. 01:05:36.586 --> 01:05:39.756 Who is King of the Union in the eyes of Europe right now? 01:06:04.197 --> 01:06:05.782 I apologize for the delay. 01:06:14.916 --> 01:06:16.375 I will hang the man. 01:07:14.600 --> 01:07:18.896 The accused is incoherent and is not recognized by the woman, 01:07:18.980 --> 01:07:21.691 Her Majesty, whom he claims is his mother. 01:07:21.774 --> 01:07:24.527 Please, I recognize my own King. 01:07:24.610 --> 01:07:28.114 - True. - Guttorm recognizes him, too. 01:07:28.197 --> 01:07:31.159 Calm down, Asle. We've heard enough. 01:07:32.744 --> 01:07:33.995 Stop! 01:07:48.050 --> 01:07:52.430 We've reached a conclusion. And I will now... 01:10:30.129 --> 01:10:32.590 The rumors claimed I killed my own child. 01:10:34.467 --> 01:10:35.927 I could never have done that. 01:10:38.137 --> 01:10:41.140 No. You couldn't. 01:10:44.560 --> 01:10:45.812 But you could. 01:10:54.028 --> 01:10:55.947 You charged Esge Vind with the task. 01:10:57.740 --> 01:10:59.075 But you didn't succeed. 01:11:05.957 --> 01:11:09.627 I gave you what you needed. Didn't I? 01:11:11.963 --> 01:11:14.340 You would never have achieved peace with Oluf. 01:11:15.800 --> 01:11:19.971 Sweden would not have accepted him. He would have divided the North. 01:11:21.722 --> 01:11:23.474 You know it's true, Margrete. 01:11:25.184 --> 01:11:27.353 The North would have become a battlefield. 01:11:34.694 --> 01:11:35.945 I need to be alone with him. 01:11:38.448 --> 01:11:40.450 - You can't. - I must be alone with him. 01:11:42.702 --> 01:11:45.663 - I can't smuggle you in to him. - Then smuggle him out. 01:11:46.456 --> 01:11:49.751 - To the church, to confess tonight. - Margrete, please... 01:11:49.834 --> 01:11:52.211 How dare you ask me anything! 01:11:54.714 --> 01:11:56.299 After all that you've done. 01:11:59.927 --> 01:12:01.220 I did it for you. 01:12:03.306 --> 01:12:06.058 Think of all the sons we've spared on the battlefield. 01:12:07.852 --> 01:12:09.520 Think of all those families. 01:12:12.106 --> 01:12:15.985 Maybe you did it because you were afraid of losing what you've attained. 01:12:18.946 --> 01:12:20.198 All that wealth. 01:12:22.241 --> 01:12:23.409 All that power. 01:12:25.411 --> 01:12:26.370 That's not true. 01:12:29.457 --> 01:12:32.376 Who would have thought you would become such a powerful man? 01:12:34.670 --> 01:12:37.173 You were an insignificant catechist. 01:12:38.549 --> 01:12:42.553 I took you in. And I promoted you. 01:12:44.305 --> 01:12:45.807 I regret that now. 01:12:53.272 --> 01:12:54.649 But it's too late. 01:12:56.776 --> 01:12:57.777 Isn't it? 01:13:02.990 --> 01:13:04.742 Bring him to the church tonight. 01:14:01.549 --> 01:14:03.843 Hello, Raberlin. What brings you to Malbork? 01:14:04.218 --> 01:14:06.137 - Business. - What business? 01:14:07.805 --> 01:14:11.267 I buy and sell wares. It isn't illegal to trade with the Germans. 01:14:11.350 --> 01:14:13.019 And what were you doing in Kalmar? 01:14:23.696 --> 01:14:26.115 Stop! Stop! I'll talk... 01:14:26.866 --> 01:14:28.743 What do you know about the man who came? 01:14:29.827 --> 01:14:32.246 King Oluf suddenly appeared. 01:14:32.330 --> 01:14:33.498 Where did he appear? 01:14:36.209 --> 01:14:40.171 No, don't. He was kept hidden in a monastery. 01:14:40.755 --> 01:14:42.632 - A monastery? Where? - In Rügen. 01:14:43.382 --> 01:14:44.550 Jacob? 01:14:49.764 --> 01:14:53.893 - A letter to the German Grand Master. - Raberlin is a messenger. 01:14:56.020 --> 01:14:58.981 "Oluf Håkonsen's arrival has gone according to plan. 01:15:00.108 --> 01:15:03.778 The Queen is shaken. Negotiations with England have stalled. 01:15:04.904 --> 01:15:08.074 I am winning King Erik's trust. 01:15:08.658 --> 01:15:10.576 He's young and easily controlled. 01:15:11.202 --> 01:15:12.829 You can prepare the troops. 01:15:13.871 --> 01:15:16.207 Yours faithfully, Johan Sparre." 01:15:17.917 --> 01:15:24.006 The Germans will conquer the North. That woman is taking over everything. 01:15:24.632 --> 01:15:27.844 May she go to hell. Everyone curses her. 01:15:28.302 --> 01:15:30.471 - Who are you speaking for? - All Germans. 01:15:31.681 --> 01:15:33.891 And all sensible men in the North. 01:15:36.561 --> 01:15:38.187 She's a witch. 01:15:51.451 --> 01:15:54.245 I'll sentence him myself right now. 01:15:54.328 --> 01:15:56.706 It's the only thing to do, Your Majesty. 01:15:56.789 --> 01:16:01.961 I agree, but we need the church, the nobility and the people with us. 01:16:02.044 --> 01:16:04.964 - And Asle and Norway. - We can't wait any longer. 01:16:05.506 --> 01:16:08.009 You mustn't appear as a rejected tyrant. 01:16:08.092 --> 01:16:10.887 People need to see you as the righteous King. 01:16:11.345 --> 01:16:13.973 The Queen's natural heir. 01:16:15.850 --> 01:16:17.685 How will you get Norway to agree? 01:16:21.647 --> 01:16:26.652 If the King permits... Allow me to think about it. 01:16:26.736 --> 01:16:30.615 You have until tomorrow. Otherwise, I'll sentence him, regardless. 01:16:33.826 --> 01:16:34.786 Yes. 01:16:41.667 --> 01:16:43.252 It will work out. 01:17:17.370 --> 01:17:18.413 For you. 01:17:19.997 --> 01:17:20.957 For me? 01:18:11.674 --> 01:18:18.097 Pray for us sinners. Now and in our hour of death. Amen. 01:19:22.787 --> 01:19:24.122 You forgot me. 01:19:28.126 --> 01:19:29.293 I tried. 01:19:38.010 --> 01:19:39.679 What did they do to you? 01:19:55.361 --> 01:19:59.365 I waited for you. Every night, I waited for you. 01:20:01.075 --> 01:20:05.163 Every time someone passed my window, I hoped it was you. 01:20:06.956 --> 01:20:08.374 But I didn't know... 01:20:15.173 --> 01:20:19.302 - I didn't know. - I don't know who I am anymore. 01:20:23.473 --> 01:20:25.016 I don't know who I am. 01:20:53.920 --> 01:20:55.338 Let me look at you. 01:21:04.722 --> 01:21:06.808 Tell me about the man who freed you. 01:21:12.063 --> 01:21:16.609 Do you think it was the same man who tried to kill me? 01:21:18.736 --> 01:21:19.987 No, it wasn't him. 01:21:23.032 --> 01:21:24.909 Would you recognize him if you saw him? 01:21:27.203 --> 01:21:31.457 Think carefully. Everyone who is close to us is here. 01:21:36.087 --> 01:21:37.880 They were in the Throne Room. 01:21:40.091 --> 01:21:41.592 No, I haven't seen him. 01:21:42.093 --> 01:21:43.886 Tomorrow at the hearing... 01:21:46.597 --> 01:21:50.184 take a good look at everyone. See if you can spot him. 01:22:02.029 --> 01:22:04.741 Are you aware of the consequences of your actions? 01:22:06.701 --> 01:22:09.120 - Yes. - What about Erik? 01:22:10.204 --> 01:22:15.835 Your position requires you to stand behind me, no matter what I decide. 01:22:29.557 --> 01:22:33.019 Astrid, calm down. 01:22:33.102 --> 01:22:36.814 Astrid, Astrid. Look at me. Don't be afraid. 01:22:39.650 --> 01:22:41.402 Stay here. Yes? 01:22:45.740 --> 01:22:49.327 Terrible news, my King. Malin? 01:22:50.328 --> 01:22:53.831 The Queen has announced that the German is her real son. 01:22:55.792 --> 01:22:56.709 What? 01:22:59.128 --> 01:23:01.422 We have a new witness in the case. 01:23:04.634 --> 01:23:08.554 - What witness? - One who will hopefully close the case. 01:23:11.599 --> 01:23:12.600 Fine. 01:23:16.229 --> 01:23:19.774 - We just need to discuss that girl. - Astrid? 01:23:19.857 --> 01:23:24.529 Your mother is using her to spy on you in a plot to dethrone you. 01:23:38.543 --> 01:23:39.710 Is it true? 01:23:45.675 --> 01:23:48.094 Did my mother ask you to spy on me? 01:23:52.890 --> 01:23:54.350 Answer me! 01:23:56.769 --> 01:23:57.895 Malin. 01:24:02.191 --> 01:24:03.401 Get up, whore. 01:24:17.707 --> 01:24:23.045 I was there when the Queen asked Astrid to spy on you, Your Grace. 01:25:27.693 --> 01:25:28.903 Have you seen Sparre? 01:25:31.823 --> 01:25:33.825 Have you seen him at any of the hearings? 01:25:38.079 --> 01:25:39.747 He hasn't been here. 01:25:47.213 --> 01:25:48.172 Welcome. 01:25:52.176 --> 01:25:54.345 Her Majesty the Queen will open the hearing. 01:26:01.561 --> 01:26:05.106 I shall ask questions only the real Oluf can answer. 01:26:05.523 --> 01:26:07.608 First I would like to summon a witness. 01:26:09.068 --> 01:26:11.779 I'm certain it will shed new light on the case. 01:26:21.581 --> 01:26:22.915 Hildur? 01:26:35.553 --> 01:26:36.512 What is your name? 01:26:38.806 --> 01:26:40.266 Hildur Eiriksdóttir. 01:26:41.809 --> 01:26:43.686 What is your connection to the accused? 01:26:44.395 --> 01:26:48.107 I was the wet nurse for Her Majesty's son Oluf. 01:26:50.610 --> 01:26:52.028 Can Her Majesty confirm that? 01:26:55.448 --> 01:26:57.241 Can the Queen confirm that? 01:26:59.118 --> 01:27:01.913 Yes. I can confirm that. 01:27:06.793 --> 01:27:08.461 The man sitting there... 01:27:11.964 --> 01:27:13.216 Is that King Oluf? 01:27:24.102 --> 01:27:25.103 No, it isn't him. 01:27:33.111 --> 01:27:34.278 How do you know that? 01:27:39.534 --> 01:27:41.577 Because I taught him all he knows. 01:27:43.037 --> 01:27:45.748 I taught him to play the role of the dead King. 01:27:47.792 --> 01:27:49.377 I taught him the lullaby. 01:27:51.587 --> 01:27:54.465 How could you lie about that? Hildur? 01:27:58.719 --> 01:28:00.263 Does the witness have more to add? 01:28:02.640 --> 01:28:04.308 How did they make you do this, Hildur? 01:28:06.644 --> 01:28:11.023 - God will punish you, Hildur! - We will now pass sentence. Peder? 01:28:12.775 --> 01:28:13.693 Hildur is lying. 01:28:15.737 --> 01:28:19.532 She could not speak freely. Anyone can see that. 01:28:19.824 --> 01:28:24.203 Anyone can see that this has gone too far. Please, continue. 01:28:25.204 --> 01:28:28.332 - I wish to summon a witness. - Who? 01:28:30.418 --> 01:28:31.711 Johan Sparre. 01:28:33.129 --> 01:28:34.422 Johan Sparre? 01:28:37.884 --> 01:28:42.722 Has anyone seen Sparre at a single one of Oluf's hearings? 01:28:46.017 --> 01:28:49.270 No, Your Majesty, but he has... 01:28:50.146 --> 01:28:52.732 Oluf saw the man who freed him. 01:28:55.902 --> 01:29:02.075 - So why hasn't Sparre been here? - You're proving just how mad you are. 01:29:02.158 --> 01:29:05.912 Summon him. Let's hear what he has to say. 01:29:07.830 --> 01:29:10.958 You expect me to believe a swindler over the Swedish Councilor? 01:29:15.379 --> 01:29:18.674 Sparre was much more powerful under the German King. 01:29:21.094 --> 01:29:22.470 He has never been on our side. 01:29:24.097 --> 01:29:25.973 He wants to destroy the Union from within. 01:29:27.517 --> 01:29:29.477 You are destroying the Union. 01:29:31.521 --> 01:29:35.316 You're so blinded by your own grief that you can't see clearly. 01:29:38.027 --> 01:29:40.154 Had I dragged a donkey in here 01:29:42.198 --> 01:29:44.200 you would have believed it to be your son. 01:29:47.370 --> 01:29:48.955 Let us pass sentence. 01:29:55.628 --> 01:29:56.587 I swear... 01:30:00.675 --> 01:30:05.722 I swear upon my father, King Valdemar Atterdag... 01:30:07.890 --> 01:30:10.017 that this is my son. 01:30:13.980 --> 01:30:17.817 You yourself said he wasn't your son. Everyone here heard it. 01:30:19.318 --> 01:30:21.362 How do you expect us to take you seriously? 01:30:22.655 --> 01:30:25.158 With God as my witness, I sentence... 01:30:25.241 --> 01:30:28.077 God and the Church know the truth. 01:30:32.331 --> 01:30:34.917 I am standing beside the true King of the Union. 01:30:38.129 --> 01:30:39.172 Peder? 01:30:40.631 --> 01:30:44.343 - We only have one King. - One king. Oluf. 01:30:44.427 --> 01:30:47.096 He's standing there, beside our Queen. 01:31:09.494 --> 01:31:12.121 The rightful King of the North is called Erik. 01:31:14.165 --> 01:31:16.959 That is the position of both Denmark and Sweden. 01:31:30.473 --> 01:31:31.474 Peder? 01:31:34.102 --> 01:31:35.228 What does the Church say? 01:32:02.505 --> 01:32:05.174 The Church chooses what is best for the Union. 01:32:13.266 --> 01:32:17.729 I sentence the swindler to death. He will be hanged at dawn. 01:32:19.564 --> 01:32:23.317 And arrest his supporters for contempt of the Crown. 01:32:35.872 --> 01:32:39.167 Let the Queen be placed under close guard. 01:32:41.461 --> 01:32:43.087 My beloved mother... 01:32:46.215 --> 01:32:47.300 will step down. 01:32:50.011 --> 01:32:54.307 Leaving the power to her only son, King Erik. 01:32:56.100 --> 01:32:57.935 You don't know what you're doing. 01:33:33.137 --> 01:33:37.600 If you don't trust me, I don't see my role here, or Sweden's. 01:33:37.683 --> 01:33:41.229 She called me a traitor. 01:33:41.312 --> 01:33:43.481 After all that I've done for the Union. 01:33:43.564 --> 01:33:46.192 - She doesn't know what she's saying. - Perhaps. 01:33:49.112 --> 01:33:52.532 But everyone heard her accusation, and people listen to her. 01:33:52.615 --> 01:33:56.035 She'll say no more. I'll make a public apology. 01:33:56.119 --> 01:33:59.288 Words are no use. It will take a strong signal. 01:34:03.459 --> 01:34:04.836 Go on. 01:34:07.964 --> 01:34:11.884 - I'll make you Minister of War. - Your mother abolished the position. 01:34:12.510 --> 01:34:14.303 Maybe so, but now I'm in charge. 01:34:15.096 --> 01:34:16.597 It's not that simple, Erik. 01:34:18.224 --> 01:34:21.310 There's a reason why your mother removed the title. 01:34:26.357 --> 01:34:28.401 You know how much you mean to me. 01:34:28.901 --> 01:34:31.654 But I need people who will support what I do. 01:34:33.448 --> 01:34:34.657 In the name of God. 01:34:42.623 --> 01:34:45.042 You are a great man, Your Majesty. 01:34:47.128 --> 01:34:48.254 A great man. 01:34:56.012 --> 01:34:57.180 Yes... 01:35:31.089 --> 01:35:32.673 I'll be damned. 01:35:33.966 --> 01:35:37.095 - A whole army. - And mercenaries too. 01:36:13.965 --> 01:36:15.174 Oluf? 01:36:19.011 --> 01:36:20.179 Oluf? 01:36:24.142 --> 01:36:27.270 - Someone will come and fetch you tonight. - Where am I going? 01:36:27.562 --> 01:36:31.274 To Bergen. Asle and the Norwegian Council will accompany us. 01:36:31.899 --> 01:36:35.611 - Will you come? - Yes. There's nothing more to do here. 01:36:40.366 --> 01:36:44.704 - What will we do in Norway? - You're not going to die here. 01:36:45.705 --> 01:36:49.375 We're together. We'll figure out the rest. 01:36:51.502 --> 01:36:53.004 We'llt figure ou the rest... 01:36:58.301 --> 01:36:59.469 My son... 01:38:09.205 --> 01:38:10.248 Asle. 01:38:27.515 --> 01:38:31.269 The cells are empty. The prisoners have escaped! 01:38:32.520 --> 01:38:34.772 It's time to go, Your Majesty. 01:38:36.816 --> 01:38:39.527 Look everywhere! Check the north court. 01:38:57.295 --> 01:38:58.212 Asle... 01:39:09.432 --> 01:39:13.311 We're here to search the Queen's chambers. King Erik's orders. 01:39:17.023 --> 01:39:19.150 - Your Majesty. - Jacob. 01:39:22.862 --> 01:39:27.784 A letter from Johan Sparre to the Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. 01:39:28.493 --> 01:39:29.911 We found it on Raberlin. 01:39:34.874 --> 01:39:39.629 "Oluf Håkonsen's arrival has gone according to plan. 01:39:40.213 --> 01:39:44.842 I am winning King Erik's trust. He's young and easily controlled. 01:39:47.845 --> 01:39:49.764 You can prepare the troops." 01:39:49.847 --> 01:39:51.140 There's more. 01:39:57.480 --> 01:39:58.439 But that's... 01:39:58.523 --> 01:40:01.984 A detailed description of the entire Union's coastal defense. 01:40:05.530 --> 01:40:07.573 If this had reached the Teutonic Order... 01:40:07.657 --> 01:40:11.160 They're putting together an army, with French mercenaries. 01:40:11.244 --> 01:40:13.996 An invasion army. How many? 01:40:14.872 --> 01:40:16.374 At least 3,000. 01:40:18.251 --> 01:40:19.544 My Queen... 01:40:20.336 --> 01:40:21.921 - We must leave now. - Yes. 01:40:49.741 --> 01:40:51.534 My Queen? Your Majesty... 01:40:56.330 --> 01:40:57.999 I'll meet you behind the stables. 01:40:58.458 --> 01:41:00.501 - But, Your Majesty... - Go. 01:41:01.461 --> 01:41:02.754 Jacob? 01:41:45.046 --> 01:41:46.047 Sparre. 01:41:58.518 --> 01:41:59.727 Forgive me. 01:42:05.191 --> 01:42:06.567 Erik. 01:42:09.028 --> 01:42:11.906 - They will crush him. - Yes... 01:42:21.582 --> 01:42:22.792 I can't help him. 01:42:25.670 --> 01:42:26.921 Not without you. 01:42:28.548 --> 01:42:30.091 You have handed the power to Erik. 01:42:38.141 --> 01:42:39.308 Are you leaving? 01:42:44.147 --> 01:42:45.356 If so, I wouldn't be here. 01:42:48.526 --> 01:42:51.529 - What do you want? - You must give him the letter. 01:42:57.201 --> 01:42:59.287 Even if he read that letter... 01:43:01.414 --> 01:43:02.999 he wouldn't listen to you. 01:43:05.334 --> 01:43:09.088 You humiliated him in front of everyone. And you tried to depose him. 01:43:14.052 --> 01:43:15.762 No, he won't listen to me. 01:43:18.264 --> 01:43:20.224 Not as long as Oluf is alive. 01:43:30.860 --> 01:43:33.613 It's time to finish what you started back then. 01:43:37.200 --> 01:43:40.745 - We need to get to the ship now. - We're waiting for the Queen. 01:43:42.205 --> 01:43:47.043 - There are soldiers everywhere. - Do as you like. I'm waiting for her. 01:43:48.086 --> 01:43:51.964 - She should have been here long ago. - She's coming. 01:43:52.048 --> 01:43:55.093 Listen, we'll leave when it gets light. 01:44:02.058 --> 01:44:02.892 There... 01:44:11.484 --> 01:44:12.610 There she is. 01:44:29.460 --> 01:44:30.795 Oh, God. 01:44:35.550 --> 01:44:36.718 Oh, God... 01:45:43.868 --> 01:45:45.286 Have you caught him? 01:45:47.622 --> 01:45:48.539 Mm. 01:45:48.623 --> 01:45:49.624 Alive? 01:46:04.931 --> 01:46:05.932 Yes... 01:46:07.934 --> 01:46:10.436 - I want to kill him myself. - We'll spare his life. 01:46:12.063 --> 01:46:14.607 You can use him to control the Swedish nobles. 01:46:15.441 --> 01:46:17.485 He's very cooperative, my King. 01:46:19.487 --> 01:46:21.823 I'll hang the false Oluf at sunrise. 01:46:23.658 --> 01:46:26.536 - He should be burned. - I won't burn a traitor. 01:46:27.787 --> 01:46:32.041 Cleanse him of his sins and grant him entry to God's kingdom. 01:46:32.125 --> 01:46:33.501 I won't make him a martyr. 01:46:36.045 --> 01:46:38.005 We'll burn the case records with him. 01:46:39.090 --> 01:46:40.550 All this will be forgotten. 01:46:41.384 --> 01:46:43.594 We'll pardon Asle and the Norwegian Council. 01:46:43.678 --> 01:46:46.931 I don't take orders from you. You betrayed me. 01:46:48.349 --> 01:46:52.270 You tore me away from everything I had. Planted me here. 01:46:52.979 --> 01:46:56.733 Let me grow. I was five years old. 01:47:00.528 --> 01:47:03.740 For what? Just to tear me up by the roots again? 01:47:10.872 --> 01:47:13.541 When I brought you here, you were a small, pale boy. 01:47:16.794 --> 01:47:20.548 Look at you now. Now you're King. 01:47:36.814 --> 01:47:37.690 Erik? 01:47:43.654 --> 01:47:45.448 You need your mother's support. 01:47:59.420 --> 01:48:04.759 - And England? - It will be a big, beautiful wedding. 01:48:53.808 --> 01:48:57.729 Skanør in Scania, Denmark, 28 September, 1402 01:50:01.125 --> 01:50:02.543 You weren't strong enough. 01:50:05.922 --> 01:50:07.507 I was much too strong. 01:51:15.742 --> 01:51:20.663 Get me down. Get me down from here. 01:52:29.899 --> 01:52:34.404 The mystery of the false Oluf has never been solved. 01:52:34.487 --> 01:52:37.490 No one knows who the man really was. 01:52:38.991 --> 01:52:43.413 The documents from the trial were burned along with him, 01:52:43.496 --> 01:52:47.625 creating one of the most fascinating mysteries in Nordic history. 01:52:49.419 --> 01:52:53.214 In 1406, the wedding of King Erik and Philippa, 01:52:53.297 --> 01:52:57.301 the daughter of the English King Henry IV, is held in Lund Cathedral. 01:52:57.385 --> 01:52:59.178 They do not produce any heirs. 01:52:59.721 --> 01:53:04.100 Despite internal dispute, the Kalmar Union lasted for 126 years. 01:53:04.183 --> 01:53:07.311 Sweden left the Union in 1523 01:53:07.395 --> 01:53:12.150 while Denmark and Norway remained twin kingdoms until 1814. 01:53:13.818 --> 01:53:18.489 The special bond that connects the three countries to this day 01:53:18.573 --> 01:53:22.326 is to a great extent thanks to one woman: Queen Margrete I.