Public Affairs: Season 01
Max, an ambitious lobbyist in Berlin, sees his dominance challenged when determined Valerie arrives from Brussels, vying for success at a rival firm. As chemistry sparks between them, they engage in a strategic battle, each pursuing their own goals.
“Public Affairs” is a sharp, fast-paced screwball comedy set in modern-day Berlin’s political scene, following two rival lobbyists, Max Lenter and Valerie Hazard. Max, a charming rising star with working-class roots, works for the top firm ABC & Partner, while Valerie, a shrewd diplomat’s daughter, arrives from Brussels to compete for influence. As they clash over high-stakes cases—from environmental policy to pharmaceuticals—their witty, cutthroat rivalry unfolds amid the absurdities of lobbying.
The central story revolves around Germany's controversial exit from lignite mining in Max’s homeland, blending sharp humor with political intrigue as personal ambitions and romantic tension collide. “Public Affairs” offers a cheeky, fast-paced, and entertaining glimpse into the exciting lives of two lobbyists in Berlin, delivering a surprising, emotional, and delightfully funny look behind the scenes of power in the political jungle of the capital.
Key Information
Original Title
Wo wir sind, ist oben
Year
2024
Duration
8x45'
Genre
Political Dramedy
Country
Germany
Cast & Crew
Directors
Wolfgang Groos, Matthias Kossmehl
Writers
Christian Jetsch
Producers
Felix Fichtner, Susanne Porsche
Production Companies
Isarstraßen Film GmbH for ARD Degeto
Cast
Helgi Schmid, Nilam Farooq, Ulrike Kriener, Jan-Gregor Kremp, Brix Schaumburg, Valerie Stoll, Johannes Allmayer, Barbara Philipp
Stills
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