Sequel to critically-acclaimed hit Cold War spy thriller Deutschland83

14 October 2016

Sequel to critically-acclaimed hit Cold War spy thriller Deutschland83 To Infiltrate Walter Presents & Channel 4

In Deutschland86, set three years after the events of the first series, Martin Rauch finds himself banished to East Africa until Lenora, his aunt, recruits him once again to fight for the last gasp of Communism abroad…

On its UK premiere in January 2016, the hotly anticipated, critically-acclaimed and International Emmy-nominated German series Deutschland83 became the highest-rated foreign language drama launch in UK TV history. The second series, titled Deutschland86, has been acquired by Walter Presents. The series will premiere on Channel 4 following which the episodes will be available exclusively on Walter Presents.

Created by Anna Winger and Jörg Winger, Deutschland86 is set three years later and picks up the story of East German Agent Martin Rauch (Jonas Nay) and his compatriots in the Stasi Foreign Intelligence in 1986. Martin has been banished to Africa until Aunt Lenora recruits him to fight for the last gasp of Communism in the Global Cold War. Set against the backdrop of real events during the last “Summer of Anxiety,” when terrorism raged across Western Europe, Martin’s dark mission takes him to Johannesburg, Tripoli, Paris, West Berlin and finally back to East Berlin, where he is forced to face new realities at home – and to make an impossible decision.

Shooting on the new series will begin next year.

Curator of Walter Presents, Walter Iuzzolino says: “We are proud be the UK home of this extraordinary blockbuster series. Deutschland83 marked a defining moment in the history of subtitled drama, becoming a cultural phenomenon and a much loved title for millions of British fans. We are delighted to continue our partnership with the creative team for the second season.”

Deutschland83 premiered on Channel 4 to celebrate the launch of Walter Presents, the free foreign-language on-demand service available exclusively in the UK via Channel 4’s digital hub All 4. Since launching in January 2016, the service has proved extremely popular, attracting over 15 million streams. The series has been awarded a number of international and national awards and is currently nominated for the International Emmy Awards 2016 in the Best Drama Series categories.

Deutschland86 is a production of UFA Fiction in cooperation with Amazon, FremantleMedia International and UFA Distribution. Creators are Anna Winger (Head Writer) and Jörg Winger. Producers are Jörg Winger, Sebastian Werninger, and Ulrike Leibfried.

Praise for Deutschland83:

“It’s only January but let’s call it already: coolest show of the year.” – Grazia

“This pacy saga could be your new subtitled obsession.” – The Guardian

“A stylish curtain-raiser for Walter Presents.” – The Times

“The best watch of the week.” – Sunday Times

“‘I’m now captivated by the young bumbler, and hooked.” – The Observer

“Excellent” – Sunday Express

“Evocative and gripping.” – The Daily Mail

“Great fun, and powered by an irrestible 1983 vintage soundtrack.” – The Daily Telegraph

“Maybe it’s a bit previous to be picking out a favourite show… but by golly the year has got off to a flying start.” – Metro