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54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis

2018Show1 season2 episodes

CrimeDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama series about history and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for binge-friendly · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E2 "Teil 2" 7.5

Episodes

7.5

Story

Based on the true story that shocked a nation in the summer of 1988. The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis exposed numerous errors and ethical lapses committed by the media and police amidst a hostage crisis and media frenzy.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Intense Suspense
  • Historical Thriller
  • Hostage Crisis
  • Psychological
  • Social Commentary
  • Gritty Realism
  • Fast-Paced
  • Character-Driven
  • Bleak

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kilian Riedhof

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 7, 2018 · March 8, 2018 · Ended

First aired
March 7, 2018
Last aired
March 8, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is 54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis worth watching?"

Questions about 54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is 54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.6).

How long does it take to watch 54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 90 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2018.

Will I feel good after watching 54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is 54 Hours: The Gladbeck Hostage Crisis in English?

German

No, it was made in German.