Das Boot (2018 – 2023)

France, 1942: The port of La Rochelle hums with activity – a vital hub for German U-boats. Aboard the newly commissioned U-612, a crew of forty young men braces themselves for their first mission amidst the brutal realities of the Battle of the Atlantic. Thrust into the role of Kaleun, the inexperienced Klaus Hoffmann (Rick Okon) finds himself leading the charge, much to the skepticism of seasoned First Watch Officer Karl Tennstedt (August Wittgenstein). Their voyage will demand every ounce of skill, loyalty, and brotherhood they possess. Parallel to this unfolding drama, Simone Strasser (Vicky Krieps) arrives in La Rochelle, taking a position as a translator for Gestapo chief Hagen Forster (Tom Wlaschiha). Her brother, Frank (Leonard Scheicher), is also stationed there, and their reunion is quickly complicated when he asks her to undertake a task with profound consequences. As Simone navigates this dangerous new world, she begins to confront unsettling truths that challenge everything she thought she knew.

December 1942 finds seasoned submarine commander Johannes von Reinhartz (Clemens Schick) and his crew embarking on a clandestine mission aboard U-822. But the voyage takes a tense turn when doubts arise about Captain Reinhartz’s allegiance, prompting a relentless pursuit by U-612, commanded by Ulrich Wrangel (Stefan Konarske). Meanwhile, Klaus Hoffmann (Rick Okon), miraculously surviving his ordeal in the Atlantic, finds refuge in New York with the help of Sam Greenwood (Vincent Kartheiser). This connection introduces him to the enigmatic lawyer Berger (Thomas Kretschmann)—a link that could potentially pave the way for a return to Germany. In occupied La Rochelle, Simone (Vicky Krieps) remains deeply involved with the resistance movement, though she’s squarely in the crosshairs of Gestapo chief Forster (Tom Wlaschiha). Alongside Margot (Fleur Geffrier), she risks everything to aid a Jewish family seeking escape.

Season three of "Das Boot" plunges us back into the claustrophobic world of a German U-boat crew, this time comprised largely of untested men facing a perilous assignment. As they navigate treacherous waters, they become the focus of a relentless Royal Navy commander driven by an all-consuming obsession. Aboard the vessel, strong bonds forge between the men, and Captain Robert Ehrenberg (Franz Dinda) confronts unexpected reunions with his family—connections he believed were long gone. Simultaneously, in the bustling, morally ambiguous city of Lisbon, a haven for exiles, spies, and criminals, Hagen Forster (Tom Wlaschiha) stumbles upon a sinister scheme to pilfer stolen war gold. His pursuit of the truth leads him down a rabbit hole, ultimately connecting him with Klaus Hoffmann (Rick Okon), a figure entangled in a conspiracy that holds the potential to dramatically alter the course of the conflict.

Summer 1943 finds Klaus Hoffmann basking in the glow of hero status in Berlin – a spotlight that also casts a long shadow. Though publicly lauded, his life is far from simple; his sister Hannie, trapped in a marriage of convenience, navigates a new path. Across the Mediterranean, the German navy grapples with mounting losses and escalating peril. Directed by Dennis Gansel (of "The Wave" fame), this season’s six episodes feature Rick Okon and Rosalie Thomass as key players in a tense and gripping narrative.