Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
Creator: Chris Silber, Jörg Winger, Tyron Ricketts · Writers: Chris Silber, Jörg Winger
Based on the true story of Sam Meffire’s rise and fall in East Germany, this miniseries follows Sam’s desperate search for a place he can call home, as he fights for recognition and justice. Sam goes from being the first Black cop in the GDR to media celebrity, and finally a criminal in the wild years following German reunification.
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Sam: A Saxon is a 2023 drama TV series from Germany created by Chris Silber and Jörg Winger, starring Malick Bauer, Tyron Ricketts and Svenja Jung. It first aired on April 26, 2023. The series has 1 season and 7 episodes on Disney+. Audiences rate it 5.2/10 from 17 votes — mixed.
Sam: A Saxon premiered on April 26, 2023.
Sam: A Saxon was created by Chris Silber, Jörg Winger and Tyron Ricketts.
The main cast includes Malick Bauer, Tyron Ricketts, Svenja Jung, Luise von Finckh and Carina Wiese.
Sam: A Saxon has 1 season (7 episodes). Status: Ended.
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It holds an audience score of 5.2/10 from 17 ratings, so fans of drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.
🏆 Awards: 2 nominations
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based on true story
Chris Silber
Tyron Ricketts
Malick Bauer
Svenja Jung
Luise von Finckh
Carina Wiese
Paula Essam
Ivy Quainoo
Thorsten Merten
Martin Brambach
Nyamandi Adrian
Aristo Luis