Sam: A Saxon (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 5.5
Released in 2023, Sam: A Saxon is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sam: A Saxon stars Malick Bauer as Sam Meffire, Tyron Ricketts as Alex, Svenja Jung as Yvonne and Luise von Finckh as Antje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Sam: A Saxon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sam: A Saxon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sam: A Saxon tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sam: A Saxon (2023)?
- In US, Sam: A Saxon is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sam: A Saxon worth watching?
- Sam: A Saxon holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sam: A Saxon?
- Sam: A Saxon stars Malick Bauer, Tyron Ricketts, Svenja Jung, Luise von Finckh and Carina Wiese.
- When was Sam: A Saxon released?
- Sam: A Saxon was released in 2023.