Black Gold (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 5.8
Released in 2025, Black Gold is a drama and western series.
What it’s about. Greed for power, betrayal and the dream of quick wealth: An oil boom breaks out in the Lüneburg Heath around 1900, transforming an entire region into a German „Wild West“. This series tells of this time, of the destructive power of boundless selfishness, but also of the courage to rebel against injustice. Lüneburg Heath around 1900: The young farmer's daughter Johanna works as a maid to support her family. No one suspects that there is a treasure lurking beneath her family's fields – petroleum. Only Richard, the son of the neighboring farmer Pape, knows about it and dreams of a future together with Johanna. Their forbidden love is put to the test when the unscrupulous oil trader Mr. Robertson appears and a fierce battle for power and wealth begins.
Who’s in it. Black Gold stars Harriet Herbig-Matten as Johanna Lambert, Aaron Hilmer as Richard Pape, Tom Wlaschiha as Wilhelm Pape and Lena Urzendowsky as Luisa Pape, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Black Gold has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Gold page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Gold tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Gold (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Gold change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Gold worth watching?
- Black Gold holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Gold?
- Black Gold stars Harriet Herbig-Matten, Aaron Hilmer, Tom Wlaschiha, Lena Urzendowsky and Jessica Schwarz.
- When was Black Gold released?
- Black Gold was released in 2025.