58 minSeason 1 • Episode 7
LatestSam escapes to the Congo, seeking refuge with his uncle, but ends up in a Dresden court and prison.
Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
Acting
Malick Bauer's controlled unraveling is devastating.
Production
Reunification-era Dresden looks lived-in, ugly, real.
Writing
Refuses easy redemption arcs. Respect.
Creators
Tyron Ricketts, Chris Silber, Jörg Winger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Sam Meffire's 1993 Adidas ad made him a GDR poster child; the series uses actual archival footage.
Creator Tyron Ricketts is Sam's real-life cousin and also plays his brother Alex.
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