"The German" is a historical drama set in the turbulent aftermath of World War II. Season one introduces Klaus, a former German soldier who immigrates to a small American village hoping to escape his past and start a new life. However, his arrival immediately stirs suspicion and prejudice among the tight-knit community, many of whom are still healing from the war's fresh wounds. They see him not as a man seeking peace, but as the enemy he once was.
Klaus must navigate deep-seated hostility while trying to prove his intentions are genuine. The series explores powerful themes of forgiveness, xenophobia, and the struggle to overcome a dark history. As tensions escalate, secrets from both Klaus's and the town's pasts are revealed. season 1 ended on June 09, 2025 sign up for a reminder.