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Season 1 – Unfamiliar

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Ex-spies Simon and Meret operate a Berlin safe house until a past threat resurfaces; now they're fleeing hitmen, Russian agents, BND, ex-lovers, and old enemies while trying to save their marriage.

Critics Reviews

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Joel Keller Decider 17h
Unfamiliar is the rare thriller that lays out just enough story in its first episode to engage viewers, while leaving them in the dark about things without making them feel like they’re being manipulated. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror 2d
3/5
...well-written and portrayed characters that are deeply flawed. Many of them don’t even seem to realize just how messed up they are, and those who do are judged for it. If you’re a fan of well-written characters and enjoy a solid... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Fraser C @TVbuff 1h Starts off well enough and watchable. Tended to get a bit far fetched towards the end. The mother agent turned into Terminator even with a rifle shot in her shoulder. See more Marty F @Martyf 1d I was really looking forward to this series, it’s definitely watchable, but not my favorite. Never felt any intensity, drama was missing. Lots of it was predictable. The ending was extremely disappointing! Lastly, Please stop the comparison to the Night Manager, not even close! See more Jim H @JimHawkins 1d Unreal. This is most probably the worst series since a month or two on Netflix. Two directors Lennart Ruff & Philipp Leinemann have little to none idea what to make of this mess of a - what - story. Every cliché of a thriller/spy movie is served up, but in the most stupid way possible. Save yourself the time and don't bother watching this nonsense of a series. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Andreas Pietschmann

Jonas Auken

Laurence Rupp

Ben

Susanne Wolff

Meret

Felix Kramer

Simon

Seyneb Saleh

Julika

Sina Martens

Alice

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 5, 2026 Sixteen Years When Meret and Simon are called away from their daughter's birthday to receive a wounded agent in their safe house, the man immediately raises red flags. Details
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Season Info

Director
Lennart Ruff, Philipp Leinemann
Screenwriter
Paul Coates
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
German
Release Date
Feb 5, 2026