Season 1 • Episode 12
LatestKanzleramt is a German television series based on the template of the American tv series The West Wing. It is primarily set in the office of fictional Chancellor of Germany Andreas Weyher, telling stories about the German head of government's political career and private life as a widower and father of a teenage daughter. It was neither a critical nor ratings success, and was cancelled after twelve episodes.
Acting
Klaus J. Behrendt tries SO hard. Respect.
Production
They actually rebuilt the Bundeskanzleramt. For THIS.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Germany's political culture actively resists personality cults around leaders—making a West Wing-style heroic chancellor almost culturally incomprehensible to domestic audiences.
Real German politicians reportedly found the show 'unrealistic' because the fictional chancellor was too competent and ethical. Ouch.
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