Fatal News

West Germany, 1987. The politician Uwe Barschel (1944-87), member of the Christian Democratic Union party and Minister-President of the Schleswig-Holstein region, is found dead in very sinister circumstances. Reporter David Burger pledges to find the truth behind one of the most important political scandals in German history, investigating countless speculations and conspiracy theories as he fights his own personal demons.

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Created By

Kilian Riedhof

Status

Ended

Original Name

Der Fall Barschel

First Air Date

February 6, 2016

Last Air Date

February 6, 2016

Seasons

Episodes

Language

Arabic, English, French, German

Production Companies

Zeitsprung Pictures ARD Degeto

Networks

Das Erste

S01E02

Episode 2

Germany, 1993. Six years have passed since the mysterious death of Uwe Barschel, and nothing has really been resolved. As David delves deeper into the hidden life of the politician, he becomes more obsessed and paranoid, feeling haunted by real and unreal dark forces.

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