Deutschland 83: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

Sundance Channel | SundanceTV | Season Premiere Date: June 17, 2015

Starring: Jonas Nay, Maria Schrader, Alexander Beyer

Summary: Set in 1983, 24-year-old East German Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay) is sent by the Stasi to spy on the West as an aide to a West Germany General (Ulrich Noethen) in this German-language drama.

Creator: Anna Winger and Anna Winger and Jörg Winger

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E8. Able Archer
Air Date: August 5, 2015
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S1:E7. Bold Guard
Air Date: July 29, 2015
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S1:E6. Brandy Station
Air Date: July 22, 2015

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Gail Pennington

Jun 16, 2015

Superb characterizations and riveting action are leavened by wry humor, making Deutschland delightfully addictive. Read full review

Joe McGovern

Jun 15, 2015

The series is imbued with retro cool and, similar to the winking hindsight of Mad Men, takes pleasure in mixing a complicated past with a keen sense of pop. [19 Jun 2015, p.57]

Genevieve Valentine

Jun 17, 2015

Deutschland 83 is a stylish take on the spy genre that carefully balances its humor with high stakes, and with Nay as an anchor, promises that this is a spy caper worth a few summer weeks. Read full review

Neil Genzlinger

Jun 15, 2015

Beneath the light moments and the spy-versus-spy stuff, the series has a perspective that makes it refreshing. Read full review

James Poniewozik

Jun 16, 2015

It’s serious and it can be stark, but it’s also funny and brisk, a coming-of-age story with a sense of adventure. Read full review

Elisabeth Vincentelli

Jun 16, 2015

What really makes this eight-episode series stand out is its setting, because a family divided is more impactful than strangers going at each other. Read full review

John Anderson

Jun 11, 2015

It’s certainly entertaining and well-done but, based on the first two chapters, the viewers are going to have to swallow quite a large helping of implausible sauerkraut to attain their suspension of disbelief. Read full review

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IIJG27Rich

Jun 22, 2015

After hearing about this online I was wondering how an all German language spy thriller could ever play out in North America, I would watch it but I know a lot of people who switch stations as soon as they see a sub come up witch is to bad. Now about the show, I've only seen one episode butAfter hearing about this online I was wondering how an all German language spy thriller could ever play out in North America, I would watch it but I know a lot of people who switch stations as soon as they see a sub come up witch is to bad. Now about the show, I've only seen one episode but WOW..I loved it. It's great to see this subject being portrayed by the nation that went through it and doing it so well and with a rye sense of humor. I can't wait to see what happens with the relationships with General Edel his family and Martin. It looks like he's already feeling guilty about spying on him. Everyone becomes a person once you get to know them right.… Expand

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undercontrol

Jul 25, 2015

This show is excellent. Great German actors, great plot & accurate historically speaking. Got me hooked straight away! A must see for everyone. Love it!

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AirborneShooter

Dec 5, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought that Deutschland 83 was well made and kept me engaged. I found the acting to be top notch and the story totally believable. I was in Germany in 1983 and was in the US Army, some of the events in this story, I was present for and remember well. It was nostalgic, accurate and worth the watch. I give this mini-series ten stars, a knife and a fork and two thumbs up.

I hope that they will view the success of Deutschland 83 as an indicator that the United States is a market for German shows. Oh, the Generals Daughter and Martin's Fiance, are SMOKING HOT! I could look at more of them being hot.… Expand

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EPMD

Aug 5, 2016

It's a fine plot-driven program. The story arc is believable, the characters behave as you think they should, and the setting really feels like 1983. I enjoyed the first half of the season more than the second half, but it's all worth a watch. It kept my interest throughout.

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LamontRaymond

Jun 27, 2015

The show is a hell of a lot of fun. At first, as someone from the West,it's tough getting our bearings on the East/West German thing, and keeping alliances straight. But in a way, it's a nice companion piece to The Americans, in that the main characters are not your traditionallyThe show is a hell of a lot of fun. At first, as someone from the West,it's tough getting our bearings on the East/West German thing, and keeping alliances straight. But in a way, it's a nice companion piece to The Americans, in that the main characters are not your traditionally sympathetic protagonists. You're "rooting" for people who are the traditional enemies. But it makes things fun and fresh.… Expand

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OlivierPiel

Sep 13, 2019

This show is vastly superior to "The Americans" from which it draws its inspirations. A far more believable plot (I was in Germany in that period and i felt like being 15 year old again), greater attention to details, a much, much better pacing ("the Americans" are overrated in that aspect)This show is vastly superior to "The Americans" from which it draws its inspirations. A far more believable plot (I was in Germany in that period and i felt like being 15 year old again), greater attention to details, a much, much better pacing ("the Americans" are overrated in that aspect) and editing ...and a far less pompous, self important attitude that is a breath of fresh air. Also the acting is superior.… Expand

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Vendicar

Aug 12, 2016

Looks great, did not make it past the first episode. The English subtitles are useless. Honestly, the worst I have seen even couting ones from the 70s and 60s. The translation is fine, but who uses white on white subtitles in this day and age?! They are also very small and move too fast. IfLooks great, did not make it past the first episode. The English subtitles are useless. Honestly, the worst I have seen even couting ones from the 70s and 60s. The translation is fine, but who uses white on white subtitles in this day and age?! They are also very small and move too fast. If you are someone already annoyed with STs, this will make you angry.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 17, 2015
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  S1:E8. Able Archer
  Air Date: August 5, 2015
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  S1:E7. Bold Guard
  Air Date: July 29, 2015
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  S1:E6. Brandy Station
  Air Date: July 22, 2015
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  S1:E5. Cold Fire
  Air Date: July 15, 2015
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  S1:E4. Northern Wedding
  Air Date: July 8, 2015
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  S1:E3. Atlantic Lion
  Air Date: July 1, 2015
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  S1:E2. Brave Guy
  Air Date: June 24, 2015
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  S1:E1. Quantum Jump
  Air Date: June 17, 2015