
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
The 2018 series "Das Boot" expands on the world established by the original 1981 film. This television adaptation centers on two main narrative threads: the perilous journey of an inexperienced U-boat crew on a secret mission and the struggles of a young German woman caught between national loyalty and the French Resistance. The series is categorized as War & Politics and Drama, reflecting its focus on the human cost and moral dilemmas of World War II.
The series features multiple seasons, with four seasons and 32 episodes having been produced before its cancellation. With an average vote of 7 out of 132 votes on TMDb and a 7.6 rating from over 11,000 votes on IMDb, it generally received positive feedback from audiences. Key themes and settings include submarines, Europe during World War II, anti-Nazi resistance, and the German Navy, often conveying a sense of tension and curiosity.
"Das Boot" delves into the harsh realities of underwater warfare and the moral complexities faced by individuals on both sides of the conflict. It portrays both the claustrophobic environment of a submarine and the dangerous world of espionage and resistance on land, aiming to provide a comprehensive look at the era.
Why you might be searching for Das Boot
People are often searching for this series because of its connection to the well-known 1981 film of the same name, or specifically for its portrayal of submarine warfare during World War II, the German Navy, or the French Resistance. The series' exploration of anti-Nazi themes and the moral ambiguities of war, particularly from a German perspective, also makes it a subject of interest.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer felt the series started well but devolved into propaganda, criticizing its portrayal of German women and soldiers, particularly a scene involving a German soldier offering a pistol to a Jewish couple, which they found to be a falsification of the Holocaust.
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You can stream "Das Boot" on Hulu, MZ Choice Amazon Channel, and Mhz Choice in the US. It's also available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. There are no free streaming options for "Das Boot" currently available. [justwatch.com](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/das-boot)
The 2018 TV series "Das Boot" is a sequel to the 1981 film of the same name and is based on Lothar-Günther Buchheim's book "Das Boot", with additional elements from his book "Die Festung." The series combines the true story 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 4 seasons of "Das Boot." The first season has 8 episodes, the second has 8, the third has 10, and the fourth has 6 episodes. [justwatch.com](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/das-boot)
Reviews for "Das Boot" are generally favorable outside of Germany, with some critics describing season one as "clever and utterly thrilling" and season two as innovative. The series holds an approval rating of 85% based on 34 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Das_Boot_(TV_series))