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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWeissensee
https://mhzchoice.vhx.tv/the-weissensee-sagaWe've been watching Weissensee, a gripping drama about the last days of the German Democratic Republic and the first two weeks of the trump administration.
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Turbineguy
Feb 2017
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madaboutharry
(40,216 posts)1. I have MHz choice (which is great) and have
been thinking of watching this. I am on the fence because I think it may get me even more depressed.
Turbineguy
(37,361 posts)2. It's pretty illuminating.
The characters are quite good. Some are extremely likable and others go the other way.
madaboutharry
(40,216 posts)3. Ok, I'll give it a try.
BTW, I just finished watching Beck. It was excellent, especially the last 3 seasons.
Iggo
(47,563 posts)4. Is that the only place to see it?
Turbineguy
(37,361 posts)5. I don't know
We started watching that station a couple of months ago. It's a chance to work on my French, German, Dutch, Italian, and Swedish while subtitles are conveniently provided. My Wife enjoys it too.
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)6. Yes, it's very cool.
I understand just enough German to pick up an occasional phrase. "They're up our noses." The Kupfers are a great dysfunctional family.
Turbineguy
(37,361 posts)7. I like dear old Dad.
He's a cunning old fox.
HassleCat
(6,409 posts)8. Walking the tightrope between his two sons, and he kind of enjoys it.