There’s an previous stereotype that Germans aren’t humorous (as a result of they’re so orderly, strict and critical, supposedly). However with a brand new trailer for German-language darkish comedy The place’s Wanda, Apple TV+ appears to wish to show that stereotype flawed as soon as and for all, American sitcom-style.
However is it humorous? Form of. It’s additionally simply odd as a result of the trailer is dubbed in English. The present is meant to be in German. And that will really feel extra pure and fewer like an imitation of an American sitcom than the trailer does. However most American viewers will want subtitles for the present itself. So prepare for that when the eight-episode collection debuts October 2 on Apple TV+. It’d truly be funnier in its mom tongue, even with subtitles.
German-language darkish comedy The place’s Wanda debuts on Apple TV+ October 2
The place’s Wanda marks the primary German-language unique from Apple TV+, the streamer stated Thursday. One other German present on Apple TV+, the German hospital drama KRANK Berlin, may even air quickly.
Billed as a darkish comedy however seeming extra mad-cap within the trailer, The place’s Wanda brings a know-how angle to its humor. The plot plans a great deal of undoubtedly unlawful video and audio surveillance throughout a whole city when determined mother and father wish to discover their lacking teenage daughter. Think about what they spy behind closed doorways. Hey, es ist lustig!
Right here’s what The place’s Wanda is about, in response to Apple TV+:
The place’s Wanda? tells the story of Dedo and Carlotta Klatt (Axel Stein and Heike Makatsch), who’re determined to find their lacking 17-year-old daughter Wanda (Lea Drinda), who disappeared months in the past with out a hint. When the police fail to seek out her, the household takes issues into their very own arms, acquiring surveillance units with the assistance of their tech-savvy son Ole (Leo Simon). Disguising themselves as staff of {an electrical} firm, they bug their neighborhood after which half their suburb, discovering out that behind closed doorways, none of their neighbors are who they faux to be.
Watch the Apple TV+ trailer for German comedy The place’s Wanda:
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The place’s Wanda stars Worldwide Emmy Award nominee Makatsch (Love Really), German Comedy Award winner Stein (The Vault), a number of award-winning actress Drinda (The Gryphon), newcomer Simon, entrepreneur, actress and writer Nikeata Thompson (The right way to Dad), presenter and actress Palina Rojinski (Welcome to Germany), Kostja Ullmann (My Blind Date With Life) and rising star Harriet Herbig-Matten (Maxton Corridor).
The collection additionally options Devid Striesow (All Quiet on the Western Entrance), Jasmin Shakeri (The Magic Flute) and Joachim Król (The Most Desired Man).
The collection is co-created and primarily based on a narrative by Zoltan Spirandelli (Vaya con Dios). Royal Tv Society nominee Oliver Lansley (Flack) co-created, wrote and govt produced the present, alongside a number of award-winning govt producers Nataly Kudiabor (Arthur’s Legislation) and Sebastian Werninger (The Doctor). Award-winning filmmakers Christian Ditter (How To Be Single), Tobi Baumann (Faking Hitler) and Facundo Scalerandi (The right way to Promote Medication On-line (Quick)) direct.
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The place’s Wanda, Apple TV+’s first German unique, premieres with the primary two episodes on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. One episode follows weekly by way of November 13. Within the meantime, take a look at loads of different comedies on the streaming service. It’s accessible by subscription for $9.99 with a seven-day free trial. You may as well get it by way of any tier of the Apple One subscription bundle. For a restricted time, prospects who buy and activate a brand new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod contact can get pleasure from three months of Apple TV+ at no cost.
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Along with award-winning motion pictures and TV exhibits (together with breakout soccer comedy Ted Lasso), Apple TV+ affords quite a lot of documentaries, dramas, comedies, children exhibits and extra.
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