Name: German Genius
Released: 2023-05-23T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Kida Khodr Ramadan, Ricky Gervais, Detlev Buck

TV Show · Comedy

Actor Kida Khodr Ramadan wants to avoid always having to play the same type of role; he's looking for his next big project when unexpected praise from Ricky Gervais lets him make a German version of "Extras."

2023 · 32m

Starring Kida Khodr Ramadan, Ricky Gervais, Detlev Buck

Director Ricky Gervais, Cüneyt Kaya

EPISODE 1

Epiphany and Goethe

Kida Khodr Ramadan is at his wits end: after his critically acclaimed role in 4 Blocks, he is not getting any offers that match his career vision; a tweet from Ricky Gervais changes everything.

32 min
EPISODE 2

Wilhelm and the Circumciser

As Kida scrambles to fund his project's trailer, an unusual opportunity to recoup some of the production's costs falls into his lap.

29 min
EPISODE 3

Waves of Sensitivity

With a greenlight imminent, Kida and Marius scramble to find a new director for the project after Tom's departure.

28 min
EPISODE 4

Revolver Credit

To save his family and the production from going bankrupt, Kida searches for funding and cost-cutting measures; Sami runs a strange new enterprise at school.

29 min
EPISODE 5

Confidence, Good Looks, and Einstein

As Kida experiences the highs of the greenlight and the lows of still being in the doghouse, Marius goes to extreme lengths to get his hands on his mother's estate.

28 min
EPISODE 6

A Sh*tstorm and Beethoven

Kida faces the possibility of being "canceled"; as Marius begins a revealing side project, Kida decides to take control of the narrative.

28 min