Das Boot
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Das Boot is a mostly subtitled historical drama set during World War II about the German army and French resistance. The show is a sequel to the 1981 German film of the same name, and uses some of the same source material to expand the story. The show does require some historical context, but can be enjoyed without having seen the film. Alongside adult themes such as the complexities of war, Das Boot features female nudity, simulated sex, and war violence that includes rape. Profanity includes "s--t" and "f--k."
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What's the story?
When one of their submarines is destroyed by American forces, the German army must send a new U-boat with an inexperienced crew to complete its mission. Meanwhile, German interpreter Simone Strasser (Vicky Krieps) discovers her enlisted brother is working with the French resistance, and her loyalty is tested from both sides.
Is it any good?
The subject of the French resistance in World War II is ripe for a new audience, both because of its inherently dramatic stories of high-stakes espionage and because of how often the events of the war come up in contemporary political discussion. Das Boot is demanding of its viewers--in addition to the subtitles and deep cast to keep track of, it moves at a slow, steady, submarine's pace -- but, like other recent historical dramas like Chernobyl or Catch-22, it promises a similar dramatic (and relevant) payoff.
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Families can talk about World War II. What is the historical context in which Das Boot takes place? What was going on during the war at this time? What ideology does the German army represent? What does the French resistance represent?
Who are you rooting for on Das Boot? Why? What do the characters do that makes you like or dislike them?
What do you learn about submarines from Das Boot? What are the obstacles to commanding a submarine? To living on a submarine? How do the soldiers deal with these obstacles?
TV details
- Premiere date: November 23, 2018
- Cast: Vicky Krieps, Lizzy Caplan, Vincent Kartheiser
- Network: Hulu
- Genre: Drama
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Available on: Streaming
- Last updated: March 13, 2020
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