Season 3 • Episode 8
LatestCon artist Maik Schäfer switches his fake conductor's suit for a real soutane while trying to escape custody and ends up in the catholic parish of Läuterberg. Standing in for Vicar Sanman, Maik participates in the parish members' fates and fortunes, and deals with their problems in his own unconventional way.
Acting
Daniel Donskoy's chaotic charisma carries every frame.
Writing
Balances sacrilege and sincere heart with surprising grace.
Production
Cozy Bavarian village setting you want to move to immediately.
Creator
Vivien Hoppe
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Series creator Vivien Hoppe developed the concept after noticing how often people project authority onto those who simply dress the part.
The show gently satirizes Germany's church tax system and declining rural parish attendance — topics that hit differently for German versus international viewers.
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