Historic Oktoberfest in 1905 marked by bloodshed and brews
News Article: A Mix of Drama and Mystery in Hamm and "Oktoberfest 1905"
In the bustling city of Hamm, the sickness rate remains high, but the exact cause or specific illnesses are yet to be identified. Meanwhile, the city is also preparing for an unspecified new energy project. Simultaneously, the Math Olympiad is set to begin, adding another layer of excitement to the city's events.
On a different note, the second season of the critically acclaimed television series "Oktoberfest 1905" is set to air tonight at 8:15 PM on the first channel. This period drama, set around the turn of the century, portrays a dark, morbid image of the Wiesn, contrasting sharply with its colorful modern representation.
The series, known for its storytelling style and core message of power and money in the Wiesn, continues its dark saga in the second season. Old alliances break, and new ones form, as a new, ruthless character named Adam Mertz makes his appearance. Portrayed as a shady investor, Mertz aims to take over the successful Bierburg.
The second season also sees the return of some beloved characters, including Maria Hoflinger, played by Martina Gedeck, who is currently in a psychiatric hospital. Meanwhile, Colina Kandl, a former Wiesn waitress, finds love after being released from prison with local owner Nappi (Lisa Maria Potthoff).
The drama doesn't end there. In the second season, Colina Kandl is seen killing her brutal ex-husband and disposing of him in the sewer. The beer hall and a roller coaster also burn down in the second episode, adding to the series' suspenseful narrative.
Interestingly, the German Oak, a traditional drinking establishment in Munich, was a place of excess and forbidden passion in the series. In real life, it was a cult pub of Freddie Mercury and Rainer Werner Fassbinder. A party was held at the German Oak to celebrate the start of the new season of "Oktoberfest 1905".
Despite financial constraints, the second season of "Oktoberfest 1905" only consists of four episodes. However, Director Hobmeier finds the love story between two women in their 40s, a central theme in the series, to be wonderful, stating that women in his age group don't have to be just wicked witches.
The second season of "Oktoberfest 1905" is now available in the ARD media library for viewers to enjoy. With its captivating storyline and intriguing characters, it promises to be a gripping watch.
