The Regime tells the story of life within the walls of a modern authoritarian regime as it unravels.
After not leaving the palace for quite some time, Chancellor Elena Vernham becomes increasingly paranoid and unstable and turns to a volatile soldier, Herbert Zubak, as an unlikely confidant. As Zubak's influence over the chancellor grows, Elena's attempts to expand her power eventually result in the palace and the country fracturing around her.
Season One of The Regime premiered on March 3rd, 2024. This season contains Six episodes.
S1E1 - Victory Day
2024-03-03
As Elena prepares for Victory Day, a weary Zubak arrives at the Palace – where he learns about the chancellor's strict health precautions.
S1E2 - The Foundling
2024-03-10
Concerned about Zubak's growing influence, Nicholas conspires with Laskin, Schiff, and Singer to find ways to sour the corporal in Elena's eyes. With the cobalt deal stalling, Elena welcomes Senator Judith Holt to the palace to negotiate an agreement between their two countries. Later, Agnes deflects Laskin's inquiries about her ailing son's miraculously good health.
S1E3 - The Heroes' Banquet
2024-03-17
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.
S1E4 - Midnight Feast
2024-03-24
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 unknown source.
S1E5 - All Ye Faithful
2024-03-31
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.
S1E6 - Don't Yet Rejoice
2024-04-07
With the palace walls now breached, Elena and Zubak find themselves on the run – and seeking help from an everyday citizen – to evade capture by the rebels. Later, Elena leverages her skills in diplomacy – and duplicity – in a last-ditch effort to stay in power.
Kate Winslet
as Chancellor Elena Vernham
Matthias Schoenaerts
as Corporal Herbert Zubak
Guillaume Gallienne
as Nicholas
Andrea Riseborough
as Agnes
Danny Webb
as Laskin
Henry Goodman
as Singer
David Bamber
as Schiff
Jessica Frances Dukes
as Deborah Kaiser
Pippa Haywood
as Susan
Rory Keenan
as Peter
Stanley Townsend
as Emil Bartos