TV series
Fatal News
2016, German, on Das Erste. Created by Kilian Riedhof.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 90 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 6 February 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kilian RiedhofCreator
- Alexander FehlingDavid Burger · 2 ep
- Fabian HinrichsOlaf Nissen · 2 ep
- Matthias MatschkeUwe Barschel · 2 ep
- Antje TraueGiselle Neumayer · 2 ep
- Edgar SelgeWalter Brauneck · 2 ep
- Luise HeyerSimone Burger · 2 ep
- Martin BrambachReiner Pfeiffer · 2 ep
- Paula KalenbergAnja Pohle · 2 ep
- Patrick HastertMonsieur Lombard · 2 ep
- Godehard GieseGeorg Szepanski · 2 ep
- Rolf LassgårdRay · 2 ep
- Stephan SchadEike Barschel · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 February 2016
- Last aired
- 6 February 2016
- Network
- Das Erste
- Original title
- Der Fall Barschel
- Language
- German
- Country
- Germany
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Fatal News is based on
Fatal News is based on a true story.
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Fatal News: quick answers
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How many seasons of Fatal News are there?
Fatal News has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 90 minutes each.
Is Fatal News finished?
Yes. Fatal News ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Fatal News on?
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Fatal News parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Fatal News?
If you liked Fatal News, try The Hardy Boys, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Scream: The TV Series.
Who created Fatal News?
Fatal News was created by Kilian Riedhof and stars Alexander Fehling, Fabian Hinrichs, Matthias Matschke.
What is Fatal News based on?
Fatal News is based on a true story.