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Pastewka
2005·10 Seasons·97 Episodes·★ 7.6
German original
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.
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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
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Long-form commitment · 10 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
8 episodes
2005
Season 2
9 episodes
2006
Season 3
9 episodes
2007
Season 4
12 episodes
2009
Season 5
10 episodes
2011
Season 6
10 episodes
2012
Season 7
9 episodes
2014
Season 8
10 episodes
2018
Season 9
10 episodes
2019
Season 10
10 episodes
2020
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