Das Boot (2018)
An inexperienced U-boat crew has to survive a secret mission and a young German woman is torn between loyalty for her home country and the French resistance in the WWII drama.
Details
First Air Date
11/23/2018
Last Air Date
10/7/2023
Network
Sky One
Rating
7/10 (132 votes)
Status
Canceled
Production Companies
Bavaria Fiction, Latina Pictures, Stillking Films, Sky Deutschland
About Das Boot
Das Boot, a television series that premiered in 2018, revisits the World War II setting of the original film. This drama centers on an inexperienced U-boat crew navigating a secret mission at sea, while simultaneously exploring the experiences of a young German woman caught between national loyalty and the French Resistance. The series delves into themes of wartime morality and survival, set against the backdrop of submarine warfare and the complexities of Nazi-occupied Europe.
Running for four seasons and 32 episodes before its cancellation, the series has a vote average of 7 out of 10 from 132 votes on TMDb, and an IMDb rating of 7.5 based on 11,417 votes. Its narrative touches on "world war ii" and "anti-nazi resistance," with "tense" and "underwater" atmospheres characterizing the submarine segments.
The series expands beyond the confines of the submarine, portraying life and resistance on land, adding a dual perspective to the wartime narrative. It combines historical drama with elements of suspense, focusing on the psychological impact of war on its characters.
Why you might be searching for Das Boot
People often search for Das Boot due to its association with the acclaimed original film, particularly those interested in World War II dramas, submarine warfare, or stories featuring the German navy. Specific searches indicate interest in scenes involving submarine damage, resurfacing, or the general experience of being underwater. Some searches reflect a recall of the show's German language, while others indicate a memory of its intense, pressure-filled atmosphere.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer expressed disappointment, perceiving the series as straying into propaganda and attempting to evoke scenes from the original film without success. They cited specific plot points, like a scene involving a German soldier and a Jewish couple, as distorting historical events and being offensive.
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You can stream "Das Boot" on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, MHz Choice, and The Roku Channel. It's also available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home. [justwatch.com](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/das-boot)
The 2018 "Das Boot" TV series is a sequel to the 1981 film and is based on Lothar-Günther Buchheim's books "Das Boot" and "Die Festung." It combines elements from the true history of the Battle of the Atlantic with a fictional storyline involving the French Resistance. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot_(TV_series))
There are four seasons of "Das Boot." The first season had 8 episodes, the second also had 8, the third had 10, and the fourth had 6. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot_(TV_series))
Critics have generally reviewed "Das Boot" positively, with an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, noting its atmospheric tension and character depth. While some viewers appreciate its suspenseful nature and strong acting, others felt the parallel storylines detracted from the claustrophobic feeling of the original film. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot_(TV_series)), [imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5830254/)