Series synopsis
Unhappy is a German documentary reality television series that premiered on ARTE on October 13, 2023. It was created by Simon Hufeisen, Dominik Bretsch. It stars Ronja von Rönne.
What do we need to live a happy life? Follow Ronja von Rönne, author and self-proclaimed sceptic, as she explores this age-old question by meeting people with fascinating or surprising answers. A unique insight into the different mindsets and strategies that people employ to find happiness.
Premise
What do we need to live a happy life? Follow Ronja von Rönne, author and self-proclaimed sceptic, as she explores this age-old question by meeting people with fascinating or surprising answers. A unique insight into the different mindsets and strategies that people employ to find happiness.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ronja von Rönne as Self - Presenter
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 31 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 31 | October 13, 2023 | June 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Time of Your Life How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness by meeting Jean-Remy von Matt, a major figure in German advertising and Sister Katharine, who left her job in finance to become a nun. |
October 13, 2023 |
| 2 |
Does Money Make Us Happy? It's the eternal question: Does money really make us happy? To find out, Ronja von Rönne meets two people who have achieved financial success in different ways: Fedor Holz, once the best poker player in the world, became a millionaire in his early twenties. Jasmin Taylor earned a lot of money with a travel agency, but she was rarely truly happy during the hard work. |
October 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Promise of Beauty Can beauty make us happier? If people beautiful people have more career opportunities, are they happier as a result? And what is the real power of beauty? A philosophical exploration hosted by Ronja von Rönne. |
October 28, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ARTE |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 13, 2023 |
| Last aired | June 1, 2026 |
| Runtime | 27 minutes |
| Status | continue |