Series synopsis
Asbest is a German drama crime television series that premiered on one on January 20, 2023. It was created by Katja Eichinger. It stars Lulu Hacke, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Koder Alian and Jasmin Tabatabai.
Neon lights instead of spotlights, jail instead of football stadium: Momo Kaval can not believe it! For a robbery in which he was involved with his criminal cousins, he is the only one arrested. Director Kida Khodr Ramadan immerses himself in a network of clan crime, turf fights and corruption with a grandiose cast of actors. In his film debut, German rapper Xidir aka Alian Koder plays a 19-year-old who claims to be innocent and is still sentenced to nine years in prison. But how innocent is he ...
Premise
Neon lights instead of spotlights, jail instead of football stadium: Momo Kaval can not believe it! For a robbery in which he was involved with his criminal cousins, he is the only one arrested. Director Kida Khodr Ramadan immerses himself in a network of clan crime, turf fights and corruption with a grandiose cast of actors. In his film debut, German rapper Xidir aka Alian Koder plays a 19-year-old who claims to be innocent and is still sentenced to nine years in prison. But how innocent is he really? The idea for the five-part gangster series comes from Katja Eichinger.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lulu Hacke as Daniela Nowak
- Wotan Wilke Möhring as Henry Wetzel
- Koder Alian as Momo Kaval
- Jasmin Tabatabai as Amira Kaval
- Kida Khodr Ramadan as Kurde
- Stipe Erceg as Amar
- David Kross as Wiktor
- Nicolette Krebitz as Weber
Supporting cast
- Claudia Michelsen as Katharina König
- Ludwig Trepte as Champagner Charlie
- Detlev Buck as Achim Wehrich
- Mortel Jovete as Tayo
- Frederick Lau as Holger
- Hubert Koundé as Tamsir
- Burak Yiğit as Sharif Kaval
- Anatole Taubman as Peter Stoltz
- Uwe Preuss as Gerd Meier
- Susana Abdulmajid as Esra Möhlenbein
- Veysel Gelin as Hassan
- Jan Georg Schütte as Patrick Weiss
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 13 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | January 20, 2023 | January 20, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 5 | January 20, 2023 | January 20, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 5, 2025 | December 5, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 20, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Momo Kaval has plans for his life: The 19-year-old wants to marry his girlfriend, become a football professional and buy his mother an apartment. He stays away from the dirty business of his clan. When Momo does his cousins a favor, he has no idea of being involved in a serious robbery. He is arrested and goes to court. Everything suggests that he is quickly released and can sign his professional contract. |
January 20, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Nine years in prison – that is the sentence for Momo. Now the 19-year-old realizes that his uncle Ámar lets him go behind bars as a scapegoat. The offer of his cousin Sharif to deal for the clan in prison, he refuses. Momo has learned that you always have a choice. When Ámar’s thug lurks him, Momo feels how hard it is to stay true to himself. |
January 20, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The illegal business in prison will be reorganized and Momo should play a central role. Now he has to deal with the corrupt guard, who is to bring him on behalf of his uncle Ámar on the side of the criminal family. Momo hopes for a chance to join the football team. The coach and his buddy Viktor must prove to the fast professional that he is not only the best, but also a team player. |
January 20, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 New round, new game: Prison escapee Momo is now also wanted for the murder of a guard! Special investigator Melnik wants to get her hands on him and a piece of evidence that the snoop Weiss stole. |
December 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The money has to keep flowing! Hassan sets up a secret fight club in prison as a betting business. Inmate Wiktor signs up for a fight. It's all rigged – until the corrupt Besic gets involved. |
December 5, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 War everywhere – in the neighborhood and in prison. Momo's girlfriend Daniela gets into trouble as a drug dealer, the Kavals are rivals with another gang, and Besic has to dispose of a body! |
December 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | one |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 20, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 5, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | at 21:00:00 |