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Pastewka

2005·Show
97Episodes in10Seasons

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No stream option in US yet.

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Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Pastewka is a German television sitcom that began airing on German TV channel Sat.1 in 2005. The series, currently in its sixth season, is set in Cologne, with German actor Bastian Pastewka starring as a fictionalized version of himself. It has been compared to Seinfeld and Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm. The series was awarded, among others, the Rose d'Or and the German Television Prize. Series was directed by Joseph Orr and Jan Markus Linhof.
German SitcomSelf-Deprecating HumorEveryday AbsurdityCharacter-Driven ComedyRelatable AwkwardnessObservational HumorContemporary SettingMeta-ComedyDry Wit

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pastewka legally?

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Is Pastewka worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Pastewka have?

10 seasons

It has 10 seasons with 97 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

Is Pastewka based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Pastewka air?

It ran from 2005 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Pastewka in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Pastewka?

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