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Deutschland 83/86/89 [SundanceTV] [**Spoilers**]

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    #122
    Mike Litoris
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    Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great acting, great characters, great story and all the tense set pieces were expertly directed. I loved that it moved at such a fast pace too. I'd rather have to join the dots if it sacrifices things getting boring.


    I've never been able to watch anything subtitled but this and Dark gripped me this year. Maybe it's a German thing for me. Any recommendations on other German shows?


    Can't wait for 86 now and, yeah, they better keep that theme tune!


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    #123
    siblers
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    Mike Litoris wrote: »
    Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great acting, great characters, great story and all the tense set pieces were expertly directed. I loved that it moved at such a fast pace too. I'd rather have to join the dots if it sacrifices things getting boring.


    I've never been able to watch anything subtitled but this and Dark gripped me this year. Maybe it's a German thing for me. Any recommendations on other German shows?


    Can't wait for 86 now and, yeah, they better keep that theme tune!
    Generation War, 3 part mini series, there's little comparison to be made with Deutschland 83 apart from the fact that it's German and it's also brilliant


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    #124
    The Black Oil
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10DOQeN2ggQ


    Largely German only trailer (it's a DE link). Try Youtube subtitles and it helps a little. Still get a sense of the atmosphere, something to look forward to.

    Also...

    https://twitter.com/TobyonTV/status/1047053923931045889

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    #125
    peteeeed
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    Hell yes


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    #126
    The Black Oil
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    Has anyone watched it, then?

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    #127
    prinzeugen
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    It had a quick skim through of the first episode on an unofficial site. It has only been released in Germany so there was no English subtitles.

    It skips between South Africa and the DDR. Without subtitles I cant say what the story is about other than arms deals.

    Releasing in the USA tomorrow so there should be a subtitled version in a few days if you don't want to wait until Feb.


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    #128
    Tristram
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    Very good again. Not sure where it goes from here.


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    #129
    prinzeugen
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    Tristram wrote: »
    Very good again. Not sure where it goes from here.

    Deutschland 89. They said somewhere that the series will be similar to This Is England.


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    #130
    mzungu
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    A very enjoyable season. Hopefully it won't be three years before we see Deutschland 89.


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    #131
    Technocentral
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    Where can one watch this?


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    #132
    Curlysue76
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    Technocentral wrote: »
    Where can one watch this?

    Starting on Rte 2 Wednesday night at 10.50. I’ve just started rewatching Deutschland 83 on On Demand Ch4. Loved it first time, looking forward to D86


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    #133
    Strazdas
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    Curlysue76 wrote: »
    Starting on Rte 2 Wednesday night at 10.50. I’ve just started rewatching Deutschland 83 on On Demand Ch4. Loved it first time, looking forward to D86

    Quick synopsis from the RTE Guide :
    10.50pm RTÉ 2

    The follow-up to German drama Deutschland 83 shifts forward a few years, but promises a return to the twists and turns that fans loved about the original.

    Three years have passed, and Europe is changing. East Germany is on the brink of completely crumbling, as the political and social winds begin to change direction.

    Martin Rauch was exiled for his actions years ago, and now finds himself wallowing in a self-imposed limbo.

    However, that all changes when his Aunt Lenora returns, seeking his help in a scheme that should see them drum up some much-needed hard currency abroad.

    Thus begins the pair’s whirlwind tour, as they do everything in their power to keep the idea of Communism alive.

    I'm really looking forward to this, 83 was a great series


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    #134
    An Ciarraioch
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    Similar in theme, on Netflix, and also very enjoyable so far, is the Polish series 1983 - in it, a terrorist attack in the titular year causes opposition to the Communists to collapse, meaning the Eastern bloc remains intact twenty years later. Two people who have been loyal to the system until now begin investigating the attack, and a resistance movement has just become active.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Is8d_FnMTg


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    #135
    Strazdas
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    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Similar in theme, on Netflix, and also very enjoyable so far, is the Polish series 1983 - in it, a terrorist attack in the titular year causes opposition to the Communists to collapse, meaning the Eastern bloc remains intact twenty years later. Two people who have been loyal to the system until now begin investigating the attack, and a resistance movement has just become active.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Is8d_FnMTg

    Thanks for the link. I've never even heard of this series....I wonder if RTE2 or Channel 4 will pick it up like D83.


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    #136
    lertsnim
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    Strazdas wrote: »
    Thanks for the link. I've never even heard of this series....I wonder if RTE2 or Channel 4 will pick it up like D83.

    I wouldn't think so. Do any Netflix originals make it to regular television?


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    #137
    gmisk
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    lertsnim wrote: »
    I wouldn't think so. Do any Netflix originals make it to regular television?
    Orange is the new black has been on irish tv I am pretty sure.


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    #138
    alchemist33
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    Can you watch 86 without having watched 83?


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    #139
    bullpost
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    lertsnim wrote: »
    I wouldn't think so. Do any Netflix originals make it to regular television?

    TG4 show some.


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    #140
    brian_t
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    gmisk wrote: »
    Orange is the new black has been on irish tv I am pretty sure.
    It started on TG4 last Tuesday.


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    #141
    peteeeed
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    Can you watch 86 without having watched 83?

    probably not


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    #142
    Curlysue76
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    Can you watch 86 without having watched 83?

    Watch D83 if you get chance. It’s on On Demand ch4 if you have it. I re-watched entire series over weekend.


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    #143
    VG31
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    Curlysue76 wrote: »
    Watch D83 if you get chance. It’s on On Demand ch4 if you have it. I re-watched entire series over weekend.

    It's on Amazon Prime Video as well.


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    #144
    silverharp
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    enjoying the second series, my wife is German so is able to fill me in on the little cultural things like obsession with the show "The Love Boat" etc.

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    #145
    An Ciarraioch
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    silverharp wrote: »
    enjoying the second series, my wife is German so is able to fill me in on the little cultural things like obsession with the show "The Love Boat" etc.

    Fairly sure that was on RTE as well.


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    #146
    silverharp
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    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Fairly sure that was on RTE as well.

    there was a german version of the show if i understand it right, they werent talking about the US show

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



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    #147
    JP Liz V1
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    An Ciarraioch wrote: »
    Fairly sure that was on RTE as well.

    A new series is being advertised for RTE 2
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    #148
    Gimme A Pound
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    Gorgeous as ever - stylish, sharp, witty, just like 83 (but with a growing confidence). Acting and writing just as sublime. Interesting new location (South Africa) and political angle now.

    One thing it lacked was the string of great songs on the soundtrack - not as big on music this time (so far).

    Also, it doesn't make sense that a young man behind the iron curtain most of his life would have such exemplary English.

    But otherwise perfection in my opinion. :)


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    #149
    Gimme A Pound
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    Also, the women are gloriously bad-ass. No "Waaah I'm a victim of the patriarchy!" whining from those chicks!

    https://goo.gl/images/T4R2xq


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    #150
    Gimme A Pound
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    alchemist33 wrote: »
    Can you watch 86 without having watched 83?
    Definitely not I'm afraid. But consider yourself lucky - you get to see '83 for the first time. I'm jealous!


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    The Black Oil
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    Settled back into proceedings nicely, with style and humour. Key players are there and I do enjoy how unapologetically they live their world view. The archive footage from SA was pretty grim.

    Presume we're all looking up The Love Boat now...
    Beckett Eager Player wrote: »
    One thing it lacked was the string of great songs on the soundtrack - not as big on music this time (so far).

    Martin's fooked without his walkman.

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