Drama

Atlantic Crossing

A European princess steals the heart of the U.S. president in an epic drama inspired by the real World War II relationship between Franklin Roosevelt and Norwegian Crown Princess Martha. Kyle MacLachlan (Twin Peaks, Sex and the City) stars as Roosevelt, opposite Swedish star Sofia Helin (The Bridge) as Martha.

Episode 1

53m 5s

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.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2021 E1 - 53m 5s

    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.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2021 E2 - 53m 5s

    Olav and the king plan their escape. Meanwhile, Martha and the children take refuge with her Swedish royal relatives. But the Nazis threaten the king if he harbors the crown princess.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S2021 E3 - 53m 5s

    While bombs fall on Olav and the king in London, Martha and the children are in the U.S., where President Roosevelt extends a special invitation.

  • Episode 4: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 4

    S2021 E4 - 53m 5s

    Martha is pressured to exploit her friendship with the president, who defies isolationists to push the Lend-Lease act. Martha and the children get a surprise Christmas present.

  • Episode 5: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 5

    S2021 E5 - 53m 5s

    Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The first lady gives Martha unusual lessons in public speaking. The president gets on dangerous ground with Martha.

  • Episode 6: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 6

    S2021 E6 - 53m 5s

    America enters the war, and Olav arrives from England. Missy grows suspicious of ties between Roosevelt and Martha, as does Olav. Meanwhile, a dastardly Nazi plot unfolds.

  • Episode 7: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 7

    S2021 E7 - 53m 5s

    A Nazi agent slips through the cracks, putting the children at risk. Martha travels to England and gets a shock. A Norwegian war hero meets a tragic fate.

  • Episode 8: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 8

    S2021 E8 - 52m 45s

    With the war almost over, the president’s health takes a bad turn. Olav tries to keep Norway out of the clutches of the Soviets. He also faces rocky relations with Martha.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2021 E7 - 30s

    A Nazi agent slips through the cracks, putting the children at risk. Martha travels to England and gets a shock. A Norwegian war hero meets a tragic fate.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2021 E8 - 30s

    With the war almost over, the president’s health takes a bad turn. Olav tries to keep Norway out of the clutches of the Soviets. He also faces rocky relations with Martha.

Schedule

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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: The Throne: TVSS: Iconic

    Atlantic Crossing

    The Throne

    Friday
    Mar 29

    1 Hour 03 Minutes

    Olav and the king plan their escape; Martha and her children take refuge in Sweden, but a Nazi threat still looms.
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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: The Throne: TVSS: Iconic

    Atlantic Crossing

    The Throne

    Saturday
    Mar 30

    1 Hour 03 Minutes

    Olav and the king plan their escape; Martha and her children take refuge in Sweden, but a Nazi threat still looms.
  • Image
    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: The Throne: TVSS: Iconic

    Atlantic Crossing

    The Throne

    Saturday
    Mar 30

    1 Hour

    Olav and the king plan their escape; Martha and her children take refuge in Sweden, but a Nazi threat still looms.
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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: Crossing the Atlantic: TVSS: Iconic

    Atlantic Crossing

    Crossing the Atlantic

    Friday
    Apr 5

    1 Hour 03 Minutes

    U.S. President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children, while bombs fall on Olav and the king in London.
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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: Crossing the Atlantic: TVSS: Iconic

    Atlantic Crossing

    Crossing the Atlantic

    Saturday
    Apr 6

    1 Hour 03 Minutes

    U.S. President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children, while bombs fall on Olav and the king in London.
  • Image
    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: Crossing the Atlantic: TVSS: Iconic

    Atlantic Crossing

    Crossing the Atlantic

    Saturday
    Apr 6

    1 Hour

    U.S. President Roosevelt extends a special invitation to Martha and her children, while bombs fall on Olav and the king in London.
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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Atlantic Crossing

    Friday
    Apr 12

    1 Hour 03 Minutes

    A princess steals the heart of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II.
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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Atlantic Crossing

    Saturday
    Apr 13

    1 Hour 03 Minutes

    A princess steals the heart of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II.
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    Atlantic Crossing on Masterpiece: TVSS: Banner-L1

    Atlantic Crossing

    Saturday
    Apr 13

    1 Hour

    A princess steals the heart of American President Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II.

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