Series synopsis
The Island, also known as Sløborn is a German animation kids comedy television series that premiered on ZDF on July 23, 2020. It ended on February 2, 2024. It was created by Christian Alvart. It stars Emily Kusche, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Alexander Scheer and Roland Møller.
Based on the best-selling English novel The Island by Victoria Hislop, the series takes place on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, and in the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it. The series premiered on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. It is the most expensive Greek television production ever with a budget of €4 million.
Premise
Based on the best-selling English novel The Island by Victoria Hislop, the series takes place on the island of Spinalonga, off the coast of Crete, and in the village of Plaka which lies within swimming distance across it. The series premiered on 11 October 2010 to record ratings and critical acclaim. It is the most expensive Greek television production ever with a budget of €4 million.
Premise: Meet the O'Malley's... life will never be the same!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Emily Kusche as Evelin Kern
- Wotan Wilke Möhring as Richard Kern
- Alexander Scheer as Nikolai Wagner
- Roland Møller as Magnus Fisker
- Laura Tonke as Merit Ponz
- Annika Kuhl as Helena Kern
- Adrian Grünewald as Hermann "Herm" Schwarting
- Aaron Hilmer as Devid
Supporting cast
- Marc Benjamin as Milan Gruber
- Lea van Acken as Ella
- Viet Pham as Hoang
Guest cast
- Viet Pham as Hoang
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | December 13, 2021 | |
| Season 1 | 8 | July 23, 2020 | July 24, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 6 | January 11, 2022 | January 12, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 6 | February 2, 2024 | February 2, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 | December 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrivals The islanders of Sloborn, incuding newly pregnant 15-year-old Evelin, remain unaware of the deadly virus sweeping their island as they go about their busy lives. |
July 23, 2020 |
| 2 |
Host As Evelin struggles with her pregnancy, more and more people are succumbing to the sickness, the origin of which policeman Mikkel begins to question. |
July 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
Accomplices As outsiders and insiders begin to gather on the island, and personal lives grow increasingly complex, the first casualties of the virus appear. |
July 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alles anders | January 11, 2022 |
| 2 | Gelber Mann | January 11, 2022 |
| 3 | Da Draußen | January 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 2, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 2, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 2, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 23, 2020 |
| Last aired | February 2, 2024 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |