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On his way to sign Eggert’s development deal in his hometown, Benedikt runs into an old flame, who inspires him to oppose the deal and go off the grid, infuriating his party. When Steinunn tracks him down, she learns the truth about his past.
Benedikt starts showing increasingly erratic behavior, abusing his power to stop a deportation and ruining Steinunn’s birthday party. As Benedikt spirals into mental instability, Grímur takes advantage of his vulnerability.
Benedikt’s manic episode is taking over. He pushes Steinunn away when she suggests he get help and assaults his aide, Hrefna. In a moment of psychosis, he makes a declaration about Iceland’s currency that will have monumental consequences.
After berating the EU Commission and declaring them personae non gratae, Benedikt takes a psychosis-driven trip to a sheep farm and disappears into the mountains. Steinunn’s family tries to strip him of his autonomy, but they have to find him first.
