SummarySet in 1980s Germany, 24-year-old East German Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay) is sent by the Stasi to spy on the West German army in this German-language drama.
Created By:Anna Winger, Jörg Winger
❮ Deutschland 83
Season 1
Season Premiere:
Jun 17, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
User score
Universal Acclaim
8.4
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
82% Positive
9 Reviews
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Jun 16, 2015
100
Superb characterizations and riveting action are leavened by wry humor, making Deutschland delightfully addictive.
Jun 15, 2015
83
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]
User score
Universal Acclaim
91% Positive
69 Ratings
69 Ratings
3% Mixed
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7% Negative
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
Feb 8, 2016
10
It's rare to see a series that leaves on wanting more & more. Looking forward to Deutschland 84, 85, etc... all the way to Deutschland 91. A chance to re-live the closing of the cold war through the "enemy's" eyes.
Dec 22, 2015
10
Very enthralling and overall fun show that can draw anyone in, even if they don't like German language series or even spy media. An absolute must see.
Jun 17, 2015
80
The show manages to juggle suspense with light moments without spoiling either mood.
Jun 16, 2015
80
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.
Jun 16, 2015
75
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.
Jun 15, 2015
75
Nothing gets lost in translation in Deutschland 83, especially the timeless human drama.
Jun 11, 2015
60
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.
Aug 9, 2015
10
This is my first ten, and I don't even like listening to German. This goes beyond don't-miss television -- it should be required viewing in history classes and at independent film festivals alike. The ensemble cast is tightly directed to deliver credibility in what was an unbelievable time in world history. Ludwig Trepte shines in a demanding pivotal role linking several story arcs. Costuming and locations are spot-on, and the series encapsulates the terror and the excitement of that year perfectly. The realism particularly of the atmosphere, offices, technology and mindset of the East German security agency bureaucrats of that era is poignant and so very well done. Highest praise. I'd be surprised if producers aren't eyeing an American re-make. Brilliant.
Aug 6, 2015
10
Just completed the first season and what an incredible roller-coaster ride it was! Nail-biting, riveting, and compelling. I have grown to love The Americans, but this show is like Americans on speed. Packs more suspense, tension, and spine-tingling moments in 8 episodes than Americans does in 13. 100% worth watching and I hope there is more to come!
Jul 25, 2015
10
This show is excellent. Great German actors, great plot & accurate historically speaking. Got me hooked straight away! A must see for everyone. Love it!
Aug 12, 2016
3
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. If you are someone already annoyed with STs, this will make you angry.
