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The Institute - Oasis of Failure

2018 – 2020Show2 seasons16 episodes

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A quirky comedy series about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes · best: S1E8 "Siedler von Kallalabad" 8.5

Episodes

7.2
7.2

Story

At a poorly-funded German cultural institute in the fictional "armpit" of the Middle East, efforts by interns and staff to promote German language and culture have decidedly mixed results.

Feels like

  • German Comedy
  • Workplace Farce
  • Bureaucratic Satire
  • Cringe Humor
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Middle East Setting
  • Failed Diplomacy
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Self-Deprecating Humor

Cast

23 of 23 · most episodes first

Facts

January 3, 2018 · May 7, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 2018
Last aired
May 7, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Institute - Oasis of Failure?"

Questions about The Institute - Oasis of Failure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Institute - Oasis of Failure?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Institute - Oasis of Failure worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.5).

How long does it take to watch The Institute - Oasis of Failure?

7 h

About 7 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 28 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2020.

Will The Institute - Oasis of Failure make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Institute - Oasis of Failure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Institute - Oasis of Failure in English?

German

No, it was made in German.