Observed Signal · Oct 14, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
HBO Max announces new German original with Max Riemelt
HBO Max has announced a new German original series titled "A Decent Man" (working title), starring Max Riemelt. The six-episode psychological thriller explores themes of toxic masculinity, guilt, and the destructive power of silence. The series is created by Dustin Loose and Florian Oeller, inspired by the Polish series "Porządny człowiek". Production is handled by UFA Fiction, with Nataly Kudiabor as producer. Cast includes Wanja Valentin Kube, Kristin Suckow, Nico Marischka, and Karin Hanczewski. Anke Greifeneder, GVP Local Original Production for HBO Max in Germany and France, emphasizes the series' deep exploration of generational male role models. A release date has not yet been announced.
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- HBO Max announces new German original series "A Decent Man" starring Max Riemelt.
- The six-episode series is produced by UFA Fiction.
- The series is created by Dustin Loose and Florian Oeller, inspired by the Polish series "Porządny człowiek".
- Cast includes Wanja Valentin Kube, Kristin Suckow, Nico Marischka, and Karin Hanczewski.
- No release date has been announced yet.
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