Unraveling the Political Puzzle: ARD's Thrilling Mini-Series, "The Second Assassination"
Intense Political Drama: 'The Second Assassination' - Engrossing politically-charged drama titled "The Second Attempt"
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A shrouded past resurfaces, starting a journey of revelations for one man. This man, Alexander Jaromin, played by Noah Saavedra, has lived undercover for two decades, hiding from the shadows of a deadly assassination that claimed his father's life. Undisturbed until his mother's passing from cancer, Alexander makes his return to Berlin to seek the truth about his family's dark history. A mysterious DVD, found amongst his mother's inheritance, sets him on a path of unravelling secrets and challenges.
The series is a collaborative effort from an ensemble of talented writers. Over six captivating episodes, "The Second Assassination" is set to air on ARD television - first on Wednesday at 8:15 PM and then again on Friday at 10:30 PM. In addition, the series will be available for streaming in the media library.
"The Second Assassination" boasts high-quality visuals, unexpected twists, and a talented cast, led by the directorial duo, Barbara Eder and Philipp Osthus. Actors such as Desiree Nosbusch, Torben Liebrecht, Jakob Diehl, and more join the team to create an international co-production that promises to grip audiences. The screenplay is the work of Oliver Bottini, Julia Neumann, Benjamin Karalic, Ulf Tschauder, and Christoph Darnstaedt.
Immersing viewers in political events from the past, the narrative weaves between present and past timelines, demanding actors to age, and then de-age, multiple times.
From Hunter to Prey
The loss of Alexander's mother triggers suppressed memories of traumatic events - the brutal assassination of his father, a soldier in the German army, and the murder of his younger sister. As he digs deeper into the case, questions about the BND, the Iraq war, and more arise. One baffling truth emerges: Alexander is at the heart of a family secret he knows nothing about.
In an interview, main actor Noah Saavedra describes Alexander's character as a man who has lost everything. With the DVD serving as a clue, the young man confronts his past, begins to question his reality, and embarks on a quest for justice. As he faces his demons and the perpetrators, Alexander becomes hunted himself. Sonia states, “Everything takes an unexpected turn that he didn't expect. Alex becomes a survivor, a fighter."
- The employment policy of ARD television has allowed for the production and airing of the miniseries, "The Second Assassination," featuring a talented ensemble of writers and actors.
- Noah Saavedra, playing the character Alexander Jaromin, describes his character as a man who has lost everything, driven by the help of a mysterious DVD to unravel a family secret that leads to a journey of questions about the BND, the Iraq war, and more.
- The community policy of ARD television ensures that the miniseries will be available for streaming in the media library, allowing viewers to watch "The Second Assassination" beyond its initial broadcasts on Wednesday at 8:15 PM and Friday at 10:30 PM.
