Series synopsis
The Discounters, also known as Die Discounter is a German comedy television series that premiered on Prime Video on December 17, 2021. It ended on December 23, 2024. It was created by Christian Ulmen. It stars Marc Hosemann, Bruno Alexander, Ludger Bökelmann and Klara Lange.
A group of young supermarket employees face the everyday challenges of the branch. Under the direction of branch manager Thorsten, the employees try to cope with all catastrophes and dramas, such as stealing employees, a mouse plague or dissatisfied customers, from store opening to closing time. It is not uncommon for employees to reach their limits.
Premise
A group of young supermarket employees face the everyday challenges of the branch. Under the direction of branch manager Thorsten, the employees try to cope with all catastrophes and dramas, such as stealing employees, a mouse plague or dissatisfied customers, from store opening to closing time. It is not uncommon for employees to reach their limits.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Marc Hosemann as Thorsten
- Bruno Alexander as Titus
- Ludger Bökelmann as Peter
- Klara Lange as Pina
- Merlin Sandmeyer as Jonas
- Marie Bloching as Lia
- David Ali Rashed as Samy/450er
- Nura Habib Omer as Flora
Supporting cast
- Milena Tscharntke as Lieschen
- Axel Milberg as Ludwig
- Elias Bachmann as Jasper
- Johanna Götting as Vivi
- Leon Seidel as Simon
Guest cast
- Josephine Martz as Mathilda
- Samuel Weiss as Mathias Grau
- Nina Petri as Britta
- Regine Hentschel as Judith
- Malte Haas as Keno
- Susanne Bredehöft as Meisterin Schröder
- Christoph Glaubacker as Tobias GFK Trainer
- Lo Rivera as Beyza
- Peter Fox as Peter Fox
- Samirah Breuer as Kimi
- Emil Belton as Henry
- Oskar Belton as Pelle
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 40 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 17, 2021 | December 17, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 11, 2022 | November 11, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 10 | November 22, 2023 | November 22, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 10 | November 27, 2024 | December 23, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Beginning of the End Thorsten has to get his supermarket ready before the boss Sabine Kolinski arrives. Meanwhile, Fahri Yardim steals nuts, Titus is trained and Pina meets a guy. |
December 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
Big Women and Tiny Dicks Today, a mystery shopper is supposed to come to the supermarket to decide whether Titus will be hired or not. In addition, Pina's guy comes back, Flo clarifies something with random customers and Thorsten discovers dating apps for himself. |
December 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Skipping Work Day The students from the school across the street have motto week and take the supermarket apart. Peter traditionally joins in and Titus meets a girl. |
December 17, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 11, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 11, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 22, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 22, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 27, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 27, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 27, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 17, 2021 |
| Last aired | December 23, 2024 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | ended |