Das Boot

I've got no problem with updates, re-interpretations or for that matter complete revisions of prior works and narratives. In my mind it is perfectly fine to take a Shakespeare play and tell it a completely different way.

That said this "sequel" to Das Boot is absolutely terrible. it is simply a strange soap opera.

If you are able to watch this show without comparing it to the legendary movie, you should have a real good time. The show is more than well done. The actors are great and I cannot wait for season 2. It doesn't deserve the low star ratings at all.

Disregard all the haters that only want to see U-boat battles on screen, this show is much deeper than that. It has it's fair share of claustrophobic moments, and you really get the feel of what it would've been like to be a sailor on one of those. The acting is really good, and the story is interesting enough to keep you binge watching. It's also great everyone speaks their native tongue, German being the most prominently present of course. I highly recommend this show to either fans of (war) drama or people with an interest in history. 9/10

At all costs avoid the negative reviews of this series because what i have seen is worthwhile viewing.

This was never intended as a continuation the original Das Boot movie of 1981.

Its a new crew and boat set in 1942 so some 9 months after the movies timeline.

I found the two storylines, one on land and the other on the U boat worked.

They are tied in and merge at the end and both hold your interest and the point of difference made a more compelling experience.

The Uboat storylines had twists and turns and were well acted by a young but convincing cast.

The interior sub scenes were filmed in the same interior mockup used in U571 and the same level of authenticity comes across.

Please make a second series!

Richard Howell

I have no idea why so many bad reviews. It's not like the original, so what . The cast, the settings and attention to detail is top notch. Good story lines far better than most programs available. Yes I like it .