Series synopsis
Frank Elstner: Wetten, das war's..? is a German talk television series that premiered on Netflix on April 24, 2019. It ended on June 12, 2020. It was created by Frank Elstner. It stars Frank Elstner, Klaas Heufer-Umlauf, Joko Winterscheidt and Lena Meyer-Landrut.
In his farewell show, legendary German host Frank Elstner digs deep and savors his discussions with stars such as Daniel Brühl and Lena Meyer-Landrut.
Premise
In his farewell show, legendary German host Frank Elstner digs deep and savors his discussions with stars such as Daniel Brühl and Lena Meyer-Landrut.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Frank Elstner as Self - Host
- Klaas Heufer-Umlauf as Self - Guest
- Joko Winterscheidt as Self - Guest
- Lena Meyer-Landrut as Self - Guest
- Charlotte Roche as Self - Guest
- Daniel Brühl as Self - Guest
- Jan Böhmermann as Self - Guest
- Giovanni di Lorenzo as Self - Guest
Supporting cast
- Herbert Grönemeyer as Self - Guest
- Helene Fischer as Self - Guest
Guest cast
- Klaas Heufer-Umlauf as Self - Guest
- Joko Winterscheidt as Self - Guest
- Lena Meyer-Landrut as Self - Guest
- Charlotte Roche as Self - Guest
- Daniel Brühl as Self - Guest
- Jan Böhmermann as Self - Guest
- Giovanni di Lorenzo as Self - Guest
- Herbert Grönemeyer as Self - Guest
- Helene Fischer as Self - Guest
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | April 24, 2019 | August 29, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 5 | June 12, 2020 | June 12, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jan Böhmermann In this first episode, Frank Elstner meets Germany's most successful young moderator and satirical cross-border commuter Jan Böhmermann in Cologne's Senftöpfchen Theater. Böhmermann talks more openly than ever about the work behind Neo Magazin Royale and how he sometimes likes to faux pas as a boss. He talks about the forced break after the Erdogan scandal, the intentions behind the Merkel lawsuit and announces: "The real punch line is still pending!" Elstner, who always struggled to balance seriousness and entertainment, meets a like-minded person who admits that this cross-generational task brings them to the same table. |
April 24, 2019 |
| 2 |
Giovanni di Lorenzo In the second episode, Frank Elstner meets Zeit editor-in-chief Giovanni di Lorenzo in Berlin. Just in time for the new issue, it is of course about Germany's most successful weekly newspaper, but also about the man behind it who scolds himself that it is difficult to read his newspaper in bed or on the train. How much is Die Zeit affected by the Relotius case and the "lies press" propaganda? Giovanni di Lorenzo doesn't just have answers. With Frank Elstner he discusses abuse in the Catholic Church, populism and wrong political rulers. Did you know that it is easier to get an interview with the Pope than with Helene Fischer? Well, Giovanni di Lorenzo should know. |
May 9, 2019 |
| 3 | Herbert Grönemeyer | June 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Klaas Heufer-Umlauf Daredevil presenter Klaas Heufer-Umlauf talks about some of his biggest stunts and flops - and discusses life outside of Joko & Klaas. |
June 12, 2020 |
| 2 |
Joko Winterscheidt TV presenter Joko Winterscheidt opens up to Frank about his brush with death while skydiving and his encounters with beauty in his own backyard. |
June 12, 2020 |
| 3 |
Lena Meyer-Landrut Having blazed a trail as one of Germany's most famed singer, Lena Meyer-Landrut confesses that she's happiest with life's simple joys. |
June 12, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 24, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 12, 2020 |
| Status | ended |