Pastewka (2005)
Pastewka is streaming in Germany on RTL+ Max Amazon Channel.
The verdict
Pastewka has pulled the kind of numbers most German series never see. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 78 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 25 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on RTL+ Max Amazon Channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 10 seasons deep — German comedy, not one for younger kids. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want a number you can lean on. This one is still settling
- you're not starting a 10-season show this week
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 78 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Pastewka is a German television sitcom that began airing on German TV channel Sat.1 in 2005. The series, currently in its sixth season, is set in Cologne, with German actor Bastian Pastewka starring as a fictionalized version of himself. It has been compared to Seinfeld and Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm. The series was awarded, among others, the Rose d'Or and the German Television Prize. Series was directed by Joseph Orr and Jan Markus Linhof.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Chris Geletneky
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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