The story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel.
Episode 1 ∙ Victory Day
As Elena prepares for Victory Day, a weary Zubak arrives at the Palace - where he learns about the chancellor's strict health precautions.
E2 ∙ The Founding
Nicholas teams up with Laskin, Schiff, and Singer to undermine Corporal Zubak's influence on Elena. Simultaneously, Elena negotiates a cobalt deal with Senator Holt while Agnes evades Laskin's questions about her son's mysterious recovery.
E3 ∙ The Heroes' Banquet
After sending Zubak to take her place at a cabinet meeting, Elena fields warnings about her new land reform policies and America's growing indifference following Sen. Holt's visit. Later, after throwing a birthday party for her deceased father, Elena orders a controversial military operation...and sends Zubak to the front lines.
E4 ∙ Midnight Feast
As Zubak learns the true location of Keplinger, the chancellor's biggest political rival, Elena attempts to do damage control in the wake of a tragic accident. As public sentiment against her continues to grow, Elena and Nicholas make a rare trip outside palace walls to meet with factory workers. Meanwhile, Agnes' loyalty is tested by an offer from an
E5 ∙ Episode #1.5
As Christmas approaches and amid escalating violence Elena remains determined to not abandon her people, despite being advised to leave the palace. Meanwhile, Schiff, Singer, and Huber imagine a scenario where the increasingly unpredictable chancellor could be removed, and Peter proposes a way for Agnes and her son to get out of the palace to safety...but with a price.
Episode 6
With palace walls breached, Elena and Zubak flee, seeking civilian help to evade rebel capture. Elena uses diplomacy and deception in a desperate bid to retain power.
