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Turbineguy

(40,209 posts) Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:36 AM Feb 2017

Weissensee

https://mhzchoice.vhx.tv/the-weissensee-saga

We'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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Weissensee (Original Post) Turbineguy Feb 2017 OP

I have MHz choice (which is great) and have madaboutharry Feb 2017 #1

It's pretty illuminating. Turbineguy Feb 2017 #2

Ok, I'll give it a try. madaboutharry Feb 2017 #3

Is that the only place to see it? Iggo Feb 2017 #4

I don't know Turbineguy Feb 2017 #5

Yes, it's very cool. HassleCat Feb 2017 #6

I like dear old Dad. Turbineguy Feb 2017 #7

Walking the tightrope between his two sons, and he kind of enjoys it. HassleCat Feb 2017 #8

madaboutharry

(42,036 posts)

1. I have MHz choice (which is great) and have

Reply to Turbineguy (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:41 AM

Feb 2017

been thinking of watching this. I am on the fence because I think it may get me even more depressed.

Turbineguy

(40,209 posts)

2. It's pretty illuminating.

Reply to madaboutharry (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:43 AM

Feb 2017

The characters are quite good. Some are extremely likable and others go the other way.

madaboutharry

(42,036 posts)

3. Ok, I'll give it a try.

Reply to Turbineguy (Reply #2)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:49 AM

Feb 2017

BTW, I just finished watching Beck. It was excellent, especially the last 3 seasons.

Iggo

(50,050 posts)

4. Is that the only place to see it?

Reply to Turbineguy (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:52 AM

Feb 2017

Turbineguy

(40,209 posts)

5. I don't know

Reply to Iggo (Reply #4)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:56 AM

Feb 2017

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.

Reply to Turbineguy (Original post)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:56 AM

Feb 2017

I understand just enough German to pick up an occasional phrase. "They're up our noses." The Kupfers are a great dysfunctional family.

Turbineguy

(40,209 posts)

7. I like dear old Dad.

Reply to HassleCat (Reply #6)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 12:58 AM

Feb 2017

He's a cunning old fox.

HassleCat

(6,409 posts)

8. Walking the tightrope between his two sons, and he kind of enjoys it.

Reply to Turbineguy (Reply #7)

Mon Feb 6, 2017, 01:03 AM

Feb 2017

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