Otto - Die Serie (1995): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1995, Otto - Die Serie is a comedia series.

What it’s about. “Otto – The Series” is an unusual comedy format from the early 1990s centred on Otto Waalkes, blending classic crime entertainment with Otto’s distinctive brand of humour. Rather than telling a continuous story, the series combines newly shot sketches featuring Otto with scenes from old Edgar Wallace films. These original sequences were re-dubbed, completely transforming their content. Dialogue that was once serious turns into absurd wordplay, and the originally suspenseful plots are deliberately played for laughs. In this way, Otto effectively “smuggles” himself into the dark world of the Wallace films, turning it into a parody driven by nonsense, running gags, and his characteristic humour. The result is an idiosyncratic mix of crime and comedy, whose particular charm lies above all in its playful use of the original material.

Who’s in it. Otto - Die Serie stars Otto Waalkes as Verschiedene, Elisabeth Flickenschildt as Verschiedene, Gert Fröbe as Verschiedene and Heinz Drache as Verschiedene, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Otto - Die Serie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Otto - Die Serie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Otto - Die Serie tend to enjoy Rick y Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.