Deutschland83

[zebo]

Hope it's long enough after the final episode not to be a spoiler! Who was shot at the end? I was a bit puzzled

[bookbinder]

Never heard of it. Where can I find it?

[Nodger]

It was (deliberately, I think) left ambiguous. It was either General Edel or his son Alex. They had both just entered the house when the shot was heard, but not seen.

The series wasn't well received in Germany, so there's not likely to be a sequel unless oversea sales make it viable, so we'll maybe never know.

(It was a German made series about the cold war set in 1983 and shown n Channel 4. It finished last Sunday)

[Patsy33]

My daughter is an avid fan of Deustchland 83 and she thinks it was the dad?

[zebo]

Thanks, we thought it was the father, the son or one shot the other! I can't see a sequel in it although I'm surprised it was badly received in Germany, it seemed to portray Germany on both sides fairly accurately.

[ABerrant]

Although losing half its German TV audience by the end of its run, 'Deutschland 83' has recently won the award for Best German Miniseries at the Goldene Kamera (Germany's equivalent to the BAFTAs) and in any event has elicited critical (and viewer) acclaim in international markets including the US, where it actually aired on SundanceTV before being shown in Germany.

The show creators have spoken of their vision for two sequels to span events leading to the 1989 fall of the Berlin Wall. It is a distinct possibility that 'Deutschland 86' will receive a green light for production and that 'Deutschland 89' follows on its heels.

[Paul22118]

Fantastic series, thoroughly enjoyed. I am quite sure it was the General's son Alex who shot himself having been told he was likely to have been infected with AIDS. He had been told how horrible a death it would be and that is why he committed suicide. Pre medication in 1983 of course.

[chokkie]

We thought Deutschland 83 was the best thing on TV. Absolutely brilliant and we loved the ambiguous ending. could have been either of them ... but the speculation that it was the son because of his AIDs infection was pretty good. The main guy (Moritz) was brilliant and just looked totally bewildered most of the time. Marvellous programme, cannot recommend it more highly!

[gingejbee]

"never heard of it. Where can I find it?"....
Well, you COULD have found it in any listings magazine or newspaper TV listings, when it was actually being broadcast!

[Ken4155]

Great to hear that there is a possibility of another 2 series. Just hope that the next one is out before i've forgotten my name:-/

[Ellipsis]

I'm pretty sure it was Alex Edel, not his father (Wolfgang), who was shot ...