Die Puppenspieler (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, Die Puppenspieler is a drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Helpless, the young convent student Richard has to watch as his mother Sarazenin Zobeida is condemned by the inquisitor Heinrich Institoris as a witch and burned at the stake. From then on, Richard swears revenge on Institoris for what he did to his family. He can escape and is taken by the merchant Jakob Fugger. He wants to teach him not only to seek blind revenge, but to manipulate people like puppets and thus to reach his goals. The two travel from Florence to Rome to influence the upcoming election of the pope and to witness the power struggle between the Medicis and the Borgias up close.
Who’s in it. Die Puppenspieler stars Samuel Schneider as Richard, Herbert Knaup as Jakob Fugger, Sascha Alexander Geršak as Eberding and Ulrich Matthes as Kardinal Borgia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Die Puppenspieler has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Die Puppenspieler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Die Puppenspieler tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Die Puppenspieler (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Die Puppenspieler change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Die Puppenspieler worth watching?
- Die Puppenspieler holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Die Puppenspieler?
- Die Puppenspieler stars Samuel Schneider, Herbert Knaup, Sascha Alexander Geršak, Ulrich Matthes and Edin Hasanović.
- When was Die Puppenspieler released?
- Die Puppenspieler was released in 2017.