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Roy Hart If you're interested in the topic at hand, you should just watch it and judge yourself because the reviews have gone very biased by people that didn't even watch it and just hate (or love) the creator. I liked it, it was well written, narrated, and directed and it was about a topic that interests me.

Wyatt There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

tomrobla Several plot threads are connected by two families living at each side of The Wall. Main plot is East German spy trying to turn an NSA analyst. Another plot is how an East German family is dealing with the performance enhancing doping of their daughter. Another plot is about a gay man trying to escape East Berlin. Series does a good job of developing the characters and motivations.Terrific look and feel of 1970s Berlin. Old buildings,clothes,watches,cars,hair and The Wall appear authentic. Filmed in Prague. The Cold War, East (socialist) vs West (capitalism), Nixon, West Berlin was an occupied city with American soldiers everywhere.The spoiler is there are no spoilers. No plot lines are resolved and everything is left open. I hope there is a season 2.

James Kitsch The show mainly revolves around Lars Weber (Tom Schilling) - A Romeo agent from East Germany sent out to seduce and retrieve information from certain female personnel of the West German government. Though the plot seems deeply rooted in James Bond territory, the show quickly dispels this assumption by deviating from the generic alpha-male lead and instead opting for a young neophyte agent. One whose lack of experience leads him to act like an obedient schoolboy, scarcely questioning his superiors, still prone to rookie mistakes, but undoubtedly capable of maneuvering himself with impeccable finesse and apt vigilance. Apart from Lars Weber is a multitude of well researched and astutely written characters and sub plots that successfully depict the daily struggles and momentary triumphs of Germans during the cold war. And while the story transpires in that era, many of its themes, such as the pursuit of freedom, the willingness to sacrifice oneself, or the unapologetic demonstration of fervent (albeit misguided) patriotism prove to be remarkably relevant to date.The Same Sky is not a facile series that hinges itself on historical clichés and typical Hollywood thrills. It does not carelessly dismiss the east as a stifling communist dystopia nor does it gratify the west as a freedom-bloated paradise. Rather, it is a cleverly crafted opus that tells the story of the people of the cold war through an unbiased lens

Tanya G Although I have to read subtitles all the time and pause sometimes because of that, I absolutely enjoyed it. Couldn't stop watching it, actors play genuinely well. I caught myself at the thought that when I looked at Tom Schilling I saw Edward Norton.I have to admit although the TV series definitely suggest that west side is better than the east. People from the east seem more alive and genuine to me.

Cat D-berg I totally like the story. Coming from the eastern part and living at least 11 years in RDA I know exactly what they are talking about. If you don't have much background information about RDA or experienced living it then sometimes I think some items need more explanation (for example when the couple with the 2 children (one of them is a swimmer) lays in bed and listens to the neighbours TV Programm. You can only hear the theme.The neighbour watches the Schwarze Kanal which was a political propaganda program in RDA). Some details are not quite true. We did not always queue to do our shopping. The queues you could mainly find when a special offer (a not every day offer like Strawberries, Cherries, Banana, Jeans etc) arrived. People waited for hours to get a limited quantity and during queueing you made friends or another kept your space while you informed your family, neighbours or friends via phone (no handy was available).Unfortunately the part about the hormones they gave to athletes is totally true. There is a famous case about a athlete (female shotputter) who turned from woman to man.