'Das zweite Attentat' Explores Geopolitical Conspiracy Through Personal Tragedy
The ARD miniseries follows Alexander Jaromin as he investigates his father's assassination, uncovering hidden political secrets and family betrayals.
- The six-part political thriller, airing on ARD, employs a non-linear narrative to intertwine past and present events in Alexander Jaromin's life.
- Alexander, who spent 20 years in witness protection in Athens, returns to Berlin after his mother's death and the discovery of a mysterious DVD in her belongings.
- The series revisits the fatal attack on Alexander's father, initially blamed on Serbian nationalists, but now implicates the BND and connections to the Iraq War.
- High production values, an international co-production team, and a cast featuring Noah Saavedra enhance the show's appeal and depth.
- The innovative use of visual techniques portrays characters across timelines, emphasizing the series' ambitious storytelling and thematic complexity.