Black Gold
Series Overview
Greed for power, betrayal and the dream of quick wealth: An oil boom breaks out in the Lüneburg Heath around 1900, transforming an entire region into a German „Wild West“. This series tells of this time, of the destructive power of boundless selfishness, but also of the courage to rebel against injustice. Lüneburg Heath around 1900: The young farmer's daughter Johanna works as a maid to support her family. No one suspects that there is a treasure lurking beneath her family's fields – petroleum. Only Richard, the son of the neighboring farmer Pape, knows about it and dreams of a future together with Johanna. Their forbidden love is put to the test when the unscrupulous oil trader Mr. Robertson appears and a fierce battle for power and wealth begins.
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1 Season • 7 Episodes
45 min per episode
2025 – 2025
Premiered: Mon, Dec 22, 2025
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 7: “The History of the Oil Boom in Germany”
This companion documentary delves into the real-life origins of the oil boom in the Lüneburg Heath. Actor Aaron Hilmer from the series "Black Gold" travels to Wietze in search of historical traces. Once a hub of the German oil industry, the town in the Celle district served as the real-world inspiration for the fictional series. In 1858, geologist Georg Hunäus drilled Germany’s first oil well here. By the early 20th century, oil derricks crowded the landscape of Wietze. Through conversations with historians and contemporary witnesses, Aaron Hilmer explores how the oil boom transformed this small village on the heath.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Harriet Herbig-Matten
Johanna Lambert
Aaron Hilmer
Richard Pape
Tom Wlaschiha
Wilhelm Pape
Lena Urzendowsky
Luisa Pape
Jessica Schwarz
Martha Lambert
Henny Reents
Elisabeth Pape
Slavko Popadic
Jakub Mazurak
Daniil Kremkin
Max Jordan
Julius Nitschkoff
Leo Knizka
Felix Lambert
Marton Csokas
Tyler Robertson
Peter Schneider
Georg Lambert
Gwendoline Christie
Emma Robertson
Hinnerk Schönemann
Friedemann Born
Merlin Sandmeyer
Walter Schröter
Stephan Kampwirth
Armin Thies
Julius Busch
Paul Pape
Liliom Lewald
Fritz
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nina Wolfrum, Tim Trachte
Department Leadership Roster
Nina Wolfrum
Director
Tim Trachte
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Black Gold about?
Greed for power, betrayal and the dream of quick wealth: An oil boom breaks out in the Lüneburg Heath around 1900, transforming an entire region into a German „Wild West“. This series tells of this time, of the destructive power of boundless selfishness, but also of the courage to rebel against injustice. Lüneburg Heath around 1900: The young farmer's daughter Johanna works as a maid to support her family. No one suspects that there is a treasure lurking beneath her family's fields – petroleum. Only Richard, the son of the neighboring farmer Pape, knows about it and dreams of a future together with Johanna. Their forbidden love is put to the test when the unscrupulous oil trader Mr. Robertson appears and a fierce battle for power and wealth begins.
How many seasons does Black Gold have?
Black Gold comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Black Gold?
Key cast members in Black Gold include Harriet Herbig-Matten, Aaron Hilmer, Tom Wlaschiha, Lena Urzendowsky, Jessica Schwarz.
Who created or directed Black Gold?
Black Gold was developed and directed by Nina Wolfrum, Tim Trachte.