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Limited Series – Sam - A Saxon

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Sam desperately searches for a place he can call home as he fights for recognition and justice; he goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to a media celebrity and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
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Sam - A Saxon — Limited Series

Critics Reviews

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Joel Keller Decider 05/09/2023
... The realistic portrait of a man caught between two worlds in a country that was rapidly changing. Go to Full Review Neely Swanson Beverly Hills Courier 05/05/2023
Definitely watchable although it is at least one episode too long. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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j w 05/04/2023 A much-needed, fresh perspective on recent German history - such an emotional rollercoaster, and what a performance by the up-and-coming Malick Bauer! See more Anna W 05/04/2023 What an emotional roller coaster! Based on a true story, a Black man's journey into deep East Germany. Malick Bauer is gorgeous. See more Read all reviews
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Malick Bauer

Sam Meffire

Max Schimmelpfennig

Bodo

Carina N. Wiese

Regine

Svenja Jung

Yvonne

Luise von Finckh

Antje

Roman Schomburg

Raiko

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Fremd After the birth of his son, Sam is torn between family and a career in the East German police force. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Vaterland Sam's career creates increasing tensions within his family, coming to a head when the wall falls. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Afrodeutsch Sam finds an Afro-German community and love, but just as everything goes well, they are attacked. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Ein Sachse Back at the police, Sam becomes a media celebrity and gets promoted to join a special unit. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Schall und Rauch Increasingly frustrated with the police, Sam hunts down a neo-Nazi leader on his own terms. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Robin Hood Under pressure, Sam bankrolls his company with criminal activities until someone ends up dead. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 26, 2023 Deutsch Sam escapes to the Congo, seeking refuge with his uncle, but ends up in a Dresden court and prison. Details
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Season Info

Director
Soleen Yusef, Sarah Blaßkiewitz
Screenwriter
Chris Silber, Jörg Winger
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Biography, Crime, Drama
Original Language
German
Release Date
Apr 26, 2023