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Verbotene Liebe (1995): cast, story & where to watch

1995 · Series · ★ 5.2

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Released in 1995, Verbotene Liebe is a drama and soap series.

What it’s about. Verbotene Liebe is a German television soap opera Verbotene Liebe was initially based on original story and character outlines from the Australian soap opera Sons and Daughters, before evolving into a show of its own as the series progressed. The show originally focused on two core families: the wealthy Anstetten family and the middle-class Brandner family. More specifically, it dealt with the story of Jan Brandner and Julia von Anstetten, two strangers whose fascination for each other leads them to fall in love, neither of them cognizant of the fact that they are twins separated by their parents. It is this story of forbidden love that gave the series its title.

Who’s in it. Verbotene Liebe stars Gabriele Metzger as Charlie Schneider, Isa Jank as Clarissa von Anstetten, Miriam Lahnstein as Tanja von Lahnstein and Wolfram Grandezka as Ansgar von Lahnstein, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Verbotene Liebe has proved divisive with audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Verbotene Liebe tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Verbotene Liebe (1995)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Verbotene Liebe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Verbotene Liebe worth watching?
Verbotene Liebe holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and soap. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Verbotene Liebe?
Verbotene Liebe stars Gabriele Metzger, Isa Jank, Miriam Lahnstein, Wolfram Grandezka and Martina Servatius.
When was Verbotene Liebe released?
Verbotene Liebe was released in 1995.