Born into a powerful Swedish family, Jan Stenbeck takes over after his father and brother's deaths. He challenges monopolies, launches TV channels and newspapers, becoming a visionary who changed Sweden, but at a high personal cost.
Where to Watch Vanguard • Season 1
5 Episodes
Det andra landet
E1
Det andra landetJan lives life as a financier in New York. He has big ideas and is newly in love. But a death in the family forces a choice.
David mot Goliat
E2
David mot GoliatJan wants to take the family business in a new direction. But his vision of mobile telephony puts him on a collision course with his sisters, especially the older Margaretha.
Staying alive
E3
Staying aliveThe conflict between the Stenbeck siblings is fought out in public. Merrill worries about Jan's failing health. And another personal tragedy strikes.
Vad Svensson vill ha
E4
Vad Svensson vill haAfter Televerket, Jan takes up the fight against another state monopoly. The commercial TV channel TV3 is broadcast via satellite from London to Swedish viewers.
En tugga till
E5
En tugga tillIn 1991, Jan Kinnevik rules from Luxembourg. He is at the peak of his career, but is becoming increasingly despotic. And a live TV interview turns fateful.
