Fatal News
Series Overview
West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Sat, Feb 6, 2016
Kilian RiedhofLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Germany, 1993. Six years have passed since the mysterious death of Uwe Barschel, and nothing has really been resolved. As David delves deeper into the hidden life of the politician, he becomes more obsessed and paranoid, feeling haunted by real and unreal dark forces.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kilian Riedhof
Peter Hinderthür
Benedict Neuenfels
Andreas Radtke
Ariane Krampe
Department Leadership Roster
Yeşim Zolan
Production Design
Peter Hinderthür
Original Music Composer
François Doge
Stunt Coordinator
Andreas Radtke
Editor
Ariane Krampe
Producer
Rolf Muetze
Visual Effects Supervisor
Benedict Neuenfels
Director of Photography
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 Fatal News about?
West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.
How many seasons does Fatal News have?
Fatal News comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Fatal News?
Key cast members in Fatal News include Alexander Fehling, Fabian Hinrichs, Matthias Matschke, Antje Traue, Edgar Selge.
Who created or directed Fatal News?
Fatal News was developed and directed by Kilian Riedhof.