Series synopsis
Monogamish, also known as Seitentriebe is a comedy television series that premiered on SRF 1 on February 26, 2018. It ended on November 11, 2019. It was created by Güzin Kar. It stars Vera Bommer, Nicola Mastroberardino, Wanda Wylowa and Leonardo Nigro.
Nele and Gianni have been married for ten years and their love life seems to have died a slow, sexless death. With the help of a therapist, they decide to spice up their sex life in a darkly funny series that is not afraid to break a few taboos!
Premise
Nele and Gianni have been married for ten years and their love life seems to have died a slow, sexless death. With the help of a therapist, they decide to spice up their sex life in a darkly funny series that is not afraid to break a few taboos!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vera Bommer as Nele
- Nicola Mastroberardino as Gianni
- Wanda Wylowa as Monika
- Leonardo Nigro as Heinz
- Jérôme Humm as Timo
- Peter Jecklin as Anton
- Beren Tuna as Elena
- Jürg Plüss as Robert
Supporting cast
- Vera Flück as Mia
- Laila Nielsen as Hanna
Guest cast
- Carol Schuler as Gloria
- Sunnyi Melles as Clara
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 26, 2018 | March 19, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 28, 2019 | November 11, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Nele and Gianni have been married for ten years and their marriage has grown stagnant. With the help of a therapist, they decide to embark on a mission to add a little spark back into their sex lives, even if it means taking some big chances. |
February 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Nele and Gianni open up during couples therapy and reveals their hidden sexual desires. But, they find that they are on complete opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to life goals; with one focused on career and the other on family. |
February 26, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Gianni and Nele’s arguments over having children results in separate therapy sessions. Meanwhile, Heinz organizes a camping trip in which everyone reveals their most intimate confessions; a momentous accident turns everything around. |
March 5, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Three couples in crisis: Elena caught Robert cheating; Heinz is at his wit's end with Monika’s depression; Nele and Gianni still live together in relative harmony but when Nele's former lover Sirio shows up, their domestic tranquility is threatened. |
October 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Monika wants a new life and her old hostess job back. Her boss agrees to hire her again - but only if she can get Nele on board. Will the two friends reconcile? Meanwhile, Elena is surprised when Robert makes a passionate declaration of love. |
October 28, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Nele and Gianni fall into an emotional trap when their post-divorce celebration crosses a major boundary. After Elena is caught spying on Robert, he surprises her with an invitation to dinner. Could it be for a marriage proposal? |
October 28, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | SRF 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 26, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 11, 2019 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 20:10:00 |