Crazy, crazier, 'Shitting on the Havel': This German Netflix series takes the cake - Netflix's Kacken an der Havel brings surreal German comedy in 2026
Netflix's latest German comedy, Kacken an der Havel, arrives on 26 February 2026. The series follows Toni, a washed-up rapper returning to his bizarre hometown in Germany to bury his mother. The show blends dark humour with surreal twists, including a talking duck narrator and a village full of oddballs.
The story centres on Anton 'Fatoni' Schneider, better known as Toni, a failed rapper with a chaotic past. His mother's death—caused by a freak accident involving a duckling and a lightning strike—forces him back to Kacken, a fictional Brandenburg village in Germany. There, he stumbles upon a bigger surprise: a long-lost son named Charly, a breath-holding champion who draws constant attention.
The village itself is just as strange as its residents. A hybrid funeral parlour and hair salon sits alongside other eccentric businesses, while the school bears the name of the town's authoritarian mayor, played by Veronika Ferres. Adding to the absurdity, the series is narrated by Tupac, a talking baby duck with a sharp wit.
As Toni navigates his new reality in Germany, he's offered a last shot at fame—a record deal from label exec Frau Müller-Müller, on one condition: he must produce a hit song. The cast includes cameos from German stars like Marc Hosemann, Edin Hasanović, and Matthias Brandt, all contributing to the show's offbeat charm. Directed by the Schaad brothers, Alex and Dimitrij, this marks their first Netflix project in Germany.
The series promises a mix of family drama, small-town quirks, and over-the-top comedy. From Toni's strained reunion with his son to the mayor's iron-fisted rule, Kacken delivers a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
Kacken an der Havel debuts exclusively on Netflix on 26 February 2026. The six-episode series combines black comedy, surreal storytelling, and a standout cast. With its unique setting and bizarre plotlines, it offers a fresh take on German television.
