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I don´t usually watch German movies or tv shows, but Netflix makes you open your eyes sometimes.

This was a nice surprise in many ways. The story is compelling. As a father or just someone that love children the first scene where the dad (?) is keeping his family trapped in a bunkered home and tormenting the woman makes your skin crawl and sets the tone for the series.

While it is unsettling to watch a few times it´s not unbearable and there is enough suspense and intrigue to make the show digestible.

The acting is very good with a few standouts. Kim Riedle as Lena (or is she Lena?) and the young Naila Schuberth as Hannah. Outstanding acting from a 12-year old. Hope to see her in many more movies and tv shows. Hans Löw is also good, but I found it a little hard to take to his character.

Negatives? Not many, but I felt the series dragged a little in the last three episodes, the first three were certainly more intriguing. Some characters were a little unnecessary, didn´t really see the point with Aida Kurt for example.

All in all though, worth a watch or two. 7.5/10.