Series synopsis
Things We Fear, also known as Was wir fürchten is a German mystery television series that premiered on ZDFneo on October 31, 2023. It ended on October 31, 2023. It was created by Daniel Rübesam. It stars Mina-Giselle Rüffer, Marie Leuenberger, Paul Ahrens and Alessandro Schuster.
Will the truth come out? Seventeen-year-old Lisa and her mother Franka move to the idyllic Black Forest because Lisa is suffering from panic attacks. But on the anniversary of a school shooting at the local high school, another tragedy occurs.
Premise
Will the truth come out? Seventeen-year-old Lisa and her mother Franka move to the idyllic Black Forest because Lisa is suffering from panic attacks. But on the anniversary of a school shooting at the local high school, another tragedy occurs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mina-Giselle Rüffer as Lisa Abel
- Marie Leuenberger as Franka Abel
- Paul Ahrens as Simon Schneider
- Alessandro Schuster as Leon Müller
- Esmael Agostinho as Davi Cruz
- Jürg Plüss as Paul Müller
- Denise M'Baye as Janaína Cruz
- Peter Jordan as Karl Schneider
Supporting cast
- Brigitte Urhausen as Anne Schneider
- Deniz Arora as Emre Sadik
- Nicholas Reinke as Christian
- Konstantin Lindhorst as Martin
- Ryan Wichert as Lothar
- Markus von Lingen as Jörg
- Carolin Garnier as Steffi Adam
- Christopher Schärf as Jasper
Guest cast
- Kateřina Anna Součková as Freya Waldstädt
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 31, 2023 | October 31, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anniversary Lisa and her mother Franka move to the secluded town of Großstetten. But the new beginning they hope to embark on together is overshadowed by sinister events – right on the first anniversary of a school shooting. |
October 31, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Red Devil The shock over the horrific suicide of a police officer runs deep, opening up old wounds for everyone in town. While Franka starts to investigate, Lisa’s menacing visions intensify. |
October 31, 2023 |
| 3 |
Masks and Spirits It’s time for the annual carnival season kick-off in Großstetten. For Lisa, the evening ends on a disturbing note – she is convinced she is being stalked by a dark figure. |
October 31, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDFneo |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 31, 2023 |
| Last aired | October 31, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | ended |