Kleo

I was honestly surprised that I gave a three-star rating to this weird series full of "hilarious" German humor. I was hoping the German filmmakers would create something along the lines of The Americans, but alas, it didn't pan out that way. The creators opted for a path of questionable humor, abandoning the serious tension I was anticipating, leaving behind only a bizarre spectacle. / Lesson learned: There's nothing quite like a good brainwashing. 3*- (2024-03-09)

Instead of a visit to the Stasi, this was more about getting to know Agent Granddaughter, who was undeniably capable and had a physique I appreciated, but unfortunately, looked rather German from shoulders up. The plot was a mix of drama and German-style comedy, a bit of a mishmash. Well, I'll wait and see what comes next. / Lesson learned: When necessary, use plenty of concrete. (2024-03-03)

German porn and German comedy have always been known for quality, much like Soviet perfumes - or so I've heard. The creators of this series seem to be constantly trying and failing at comedy, which is not doing the show any favors. At least, that's how I see it. Many of the attempts at humor fell flat for me, like sumó for instance. I suppose I was expecting something entirely different from this series. / Lesson learned: A strong enough blow could turn a Trabant into guitar picks. (2024-03-03)

The episode was oddly entertaining. Comrade Agent Granddaughter Retd keeps becoming more and more off-putting to me with each new episode, although she does have those skills, right? And I mean MacGyver-level nonsense. This show is a weird one; I'll be following a somewhat enjoyable plot only to realize moments later that it barely makes sense. / Lesson learned: Psychopaths aren't exactly the companions you're looking for, unless of course, you happen to run a secret service and are in need of new hires. (2024-03-04)

I've made my thoughts clear on German humor before, so an episode overflowing with jokes like worms in a rotten carcass didn't exactly earn many points from me. It's a shame the German creators didn't stick to the promised drama and thriller genre for this series, because what we got was a truly bizarre mishmash with an obvious effort to make it funny. Hmm... However, something did amuse me: "Help me! I'm being attacked! An antisocial element!" / Lesson learned: Forget the car and take a walk instead. You're helping yourself and the planet. (2024-03-06)

The creators seemed to have dialed back their peculiar kind of humor in this episode (although Sven Petzold...), with action taking the forefront, which I appreciated. Now, I'm not saying the fifth episode left me completely satisfied, but at least I wasn't subjected to the usual annoyance of all those grimaces and weird giggling. (2024-03-06)

I have to admit, I wasn't particularly excited for this episode, especially after the predictability of the previous one. A similar approach has been seen in many series before. However, it turned out to be better than expected. Looking into Comrade Agent Granddaughter's and the GDR's past was surprisingly enriching. It had hints of Alice's adventures with its crazy characters and events, but also offered some insightful moments (if that's what you're looking for). / Lesson learned: Socialism was just as amazing across all the countries of the Warsaw Pact, and beyond. (2024-03-08)

I don't know if it's just me, or if the creators have really stepped up their game, but I had a great time with the second-to-last episode as well as the one before that. The storyline made some significant progress (expected with the finale approaching). At times I enjoyed myself while at other times the creators brought me back down to earth. / Lesson learned: Learn some Chinese proverbs. (2024-03-08)

I approached the previous episodes with a cautiously positive attitude, but with the finale, the creators dove back into their German humoristic nonsense, once again leaving me scratching my head. Oh well. The important thing is that it's over now — at least the first season, judging by those final scenes. I wouldn't be surprised if the second season is all about fighting the undead, because Uwe Mittig... / Lesson learned: Don't get too excited; disappointment is waiting around the corner. (2024-03-09)