Series synopsis
Sam: A Saxon, also known as Sam - Ein Sachse is a German drama television series that premiered on Disney+ on April 26, 2023. It ended on April 26, 2023. It was created by Chris Silber, Jörg Winger, Tyron Ricketts. It stars Malick Bauer, Tyron Ricketts, Svenja Jung and Luise von Finckh.
Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
Premise
Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Malick Bauer as Sam Meffire
- Tyron Ricketts as Alex
- Svenja Jung as Yvonne
- Luise von Finckh as Antje
- Carina Wiese as Regine
- Paula Essam as Sabine
- Ivy Quainoo as Jenny
- Thorsten Merten as Major Schreier
Supporting cast
- Martin Brambach as Eggert
- Nyamandi Adrian
- Aristo Luis
- Daniel Klare
- Jonas Leonhardi as Henry
- Merlin Rose as Rene
- Max Schimmelpfennig as Bodo
- Amanda Mincewicz as Nicole
- Agnes Mann as Moderatorin
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | October 7, 2024 | October 7, 2024 |
| Season 1 | 7 | April 26, 2023 | April 26, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | October 7, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alien After the birth of his son, Sam is torn between family and a career in the East German police force. |
April 26, 2023 |
| 2 |
Fatherland Sam’s career creates increasing tensions within his family, coming to a head when the wall falls. |
April 26, 2023 |
| 3 |
Afro-German Sam finds an Afro-German community and love, but just as everything goes well, they are attacked. |
April 26, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 26, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 26, 2023 |
| Status | ended |