Emily. Queen of the Press(2021)

Emily: Queen of the Press is a historical drama following Emīlija Benjamiņa, the influential publisher who dominated Latvia's interwar press landscape. The series traces her rise from founding the popular magazine Atpūta through her arrest and deportation to Siberia, where she ultimately perishes from starvation—fulfilling a haunting prophecy made by renowned clairvoyant Eugene Fink. As Emīlija navigates wealth, power, and her tragic downfall, the narrative weaves together the lives of prominent historical figures, painting a vivid portrait of Latvian society during this transformative era. Her story, which has become folklore, reveals the personal cost of ambition and the turbulent forces that shaped a nation.