“Till death do us part” carries a different weight for spies who have narrowly escaped peril repeatedly. This is true for Simon and Meret Schäfer, portrayed by Felix Kramer and Susanne Wolff. The couple, who run a safe house in Berlin, face an existential crisis when their hidden pasts as undercover agents confront them.
Secrets Resurface in Unfamiliar
In the six-episode espionage thriller titled Unfamiliar, created by Paul Coates, the couple’s seemingly peaceful lives unravel due to past decisions and deceptive narratives. The series is currently streaming on Netflix.
Release Information
- Title: Unfamiliar
- Release Platform: Netflix
- Number of Episodes: Six
Cast of Unfamiliar
- Simon Schäfer: Felix Kramer
- Meret Schäfer: Susanne Wolff
- Josef Koleev: Samuel Finzi
- Jonas Auken: Andreas Pietschmann
- Gregor Klein: Henry Hübchen
- Nina Schäfer: Maja Bons
- Julika Ritter: Seyneb Saleh
- Vera Koleev: Genija Rykova
- Katya Volkova: Natalia Belitski
- Mark Sinclair: Aaron Altaras
- Ben Krüger: Laurence Rupp
- Alice Belmont: Sina Martens
- Yul Batbaatar: Anand Batbileg Chuluunbaatar
Plot Overview
The narrative begins on a bittersweet note. Simon and Meret celebrate their daughter Nina’s 16th birthday at home. Their tranquility is disrupted by an unexpected call from an injured man seeking help. Operating a safe house, the couple is no stranger to emergencies, but this case raises red flags.
The man, displaying erratic behavior and self-inflicted injuries, is linked to Josef Koleev, a high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer. The imprints of a failed mission 16 years prior in Belarus loom over the Schäfers, shaping their family’s lives unbeknownst to many of them.
As long-buried truths surface, Nina confronts the hidden skeletons in her family’s closet. Meanwhile, Meret uncovers Simon’s significant betrayal. The couple faces a crucial decision: can they reconcile their past to protect their family’s future, or will their long-held secrets lead to their downfall?
Unfamiliar intrigues viewers with its exploration of espionage and familial ties, presenting a gripping tale of suspense and revelation.
