Series synopsis
Beneath the Surface, also known as Tod von Freunden is a German drama television series that premiered on ZDF on February 7, 2021. It ended on March 7, 2021. It was created by Friedemann Fromm. It stars Jan Josef Liefers, Katharina Schüttler, Anton Petzold and Thure Lindhardt.
Two families have created an idyllic life for themselves on one of the Oxen Islands. But when tragedy strikes, long-buried secrets come to light, friendships are undermined, and the paradise they built begins to fall apart.
Premise
Two families have created an idyllic life for themselves on one of the Oxen Islands. But when tragedy strikes, long-buried secrets come to light, friendships are undermined, and the paradise they built begins to fall apart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jan Josef Liefers as Bernd Küster
- Katharina Schüttler as Sabine Küster
- Anton Petzold as Karl Küster
- Thure Lindhardt as Jakob Jensen
- Milena Tscharntke as Cecile
- Oskar Belton as Emile
- Lukas Zumbrock as Kjell Küster
- Yuri Völsch as Ole
Supporting cast
- Kim Riedle as Claire
- İdil Üner as Dr. Tauber
- Brigitte Böttrich as Gerda Küster
- Gerhard Garbers as Kurt Küster
- Solbjørg Højfeldt as Ida Jensen
- Julius Nitschkoff as Hannes
- Patricia Schumann as Beamtin der Wasserschutzpolizei
- Lene Maria Christensen as Charlie Jensen
- Jakob Cedergren as Jonas Jensen
- Charlotte Crome as Dr. Mührke
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 7, 2021 | March 7, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sabine On the last sailing trip of the year, Sabine's son Kjell goes overboard. Despite an intensive search, he is not found, neither dead nor alive. Sabine desperately struggles against her own fear and panic. |
February 7, 2021 |
| 2 |
Jakob The tragedy in the night has impacted everyone, but Jakob tries to stay strong through the grief for his friends and family. |
February 14, 2021 |
| 3 |
Cecile Cecile overhears a conversation that shakes her and sends her on a mental downturn that picks up speed when Kjell disappears into the sea. |
February 14, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2021 |
| Last aired | March 7, 2021 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday |