Episode 8
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.
Premieres on April 4
at 9PM
A princess steals the heart of the president of the United States in an epic drama based on the World War II relationship of 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.
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A Nazi agent slips through the cracks. Martha travels to England and gets a shock.

S2021 Ep6 | 53m 5s
As America enters the war, people grow suspicious of Martha’s ties to the president.

S2021 Ep5 | 53m 5s
Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The president gets on dangerous ground.
Atlantic Crossing on MASTERPIECE Extras

Q&A with the Cast and Crew of Atlantic Crossing
46m 37s
The cast and crew answered questions about bringing the historical series to life.

Crown Princess Martha & Franklin Roosevelt
S2021 Ep6 | 2m 14s
What do we really know about the relationship between Martha and FDR?

S2021 Ep6 | 30s
As America enters the war, people grow suspicious of Martha’s ties to the president.

Sofia Helin on Crown Princess Martha
S2021 Ep5 | 2m 32s
Sofia Helin and more describe the complex and capable Crown Princess Martha.

S2021 Ep5 | 30s
Martha uses dinner-table tactics to help Norway. The president gets on dangerous ground.

Kyle MacLachlan on Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt
S2021 Ep4 | 1m 45s
Kyle MacLachlan explains the complex relationship between the Franklin and Eleanor.

Uncovering Crown Princess Martha
S2021 Ep3 | 1m 57s
Sofia Helin and more discuss bringing Princess Martha's story to light.

The Cast and Creator on History in the Series
2m 53s
Creator Alexander Eik and stars Kyle MacLachlan and Sofia Helin on the real history.

Kyle MacLachlan as Franklin Roosevelt
S2021 Ep1 | 2m 46s
Kyle MacLachlan reflects on what it was like to play such an iconic role.