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Deutschland 86 is a 2018 German-language spy thriller television series created by Anna and Jörg Winger. It is the second installment of the Deutschland trilogy, following Deutschland 83 (2015) and preceding Deutschland 89 (2020). Set in 1986, the series follows Martin Rauch, an East German intelligence agent sent on missions in Africa amid intensifying Cold War proxy conflicts on the continent. The show explores the moral compromises and geopolitical maneuvering of East German foreign operations during the late Cold War period.
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What is the plot of "Deutschland 86"?
"Deutschland 86" is a German spy thriller that follows East German agent Martin Rauch as he is sent to Africa to broker illegal arms deals. Set in 1986, the series highlights the GDR's desperate attempts to secure foreign currency to save its failing economy during the Cold War.
Who created the TV show "Deutschland 86"?
The series was created by the husband-and-wife duo Anna and Joerg Winger. It is a direct sequel to their critically acclaimed 2015 miniseries, "Deutschland 83."
Where can I watch "Deutschland 86"?
"Deutschland 86" premiered on Amazon Prime Video in Germany in 2018. In the United States, the spy thriller was broadcast on the premium cable network, SundanceTV.
Is "Deutschland 86" historically accurate?
While the main characters and specific spy missions are fictional, the show is heavily grounded in the real historical context of the Cold War. It accurately depicts the covert arms-for-cash operations run by East Germany in Africa during the mid-1980s.
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