SS-GB

SS-GB (2017)

EndedScripted showDrama, War, Espionage

Drama series based on the novel by Len Deighton. It is 1941, and the Germans have won the Battle of Britain. Detective Douglas Archer finds himself working under the brutal SS in occupied London.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Episode 6Mar 26, 2017
S01E05Episode 5Mar 19, 2017
S01E04Episode 4Mar 12, 2017
S01E03Episode 3Mar 5, 2017
S01E02Episode 2Feb 26, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did SS-GB premiere?

SS-GB premiered on February 19, 2017.

Who are the main characters in SS-GB?

The main characters in SS-GB are Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer and Dr. John Spode.

In what year is SS-GB set?

SS-GB is set in an alternate history version of 1941.

What is the premise of SS-GB?

SS-GB takes place in an alternate history where Nazi Germany has won the Battle of Britain, and occupied London. The story follows a British detective trying to solve a murder case while navigating his complicated relationships with the occupying forces and resistance fighters.

Who plays the detective superintendent Douglas Archer in SS-GB?

Sam Riley plays Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer in SS-GB.

Is SS-GB based on a book?

Yes, SS-GB is based on a novel of the same name by Len Deighton.

Who adapted SS-GB for television?

The television adaptation of SS-GB was written by Neal Purvis and Robert Wade.

What is the reaction of the British public to SS-GB's alternate history premise?

The British public reacted negatively to SS-GB's alternate history premise, due to concerns that the show could be seen as an inappropriate glorification of the fascist regime.

Which channel broadcasted SS-GB in the UK?

SS-GB was broadcast on BBC One in the UK.

Who is the SS Brigadef\u00fchrer Kellerman's superior in SS-GB?

The SS Brigadef\u00fchrer Kellerman's superior in SS-GB is Reichsf\u00fchrer-SS Heinrich Himmler.

Is SS-GB available to stream on Netflix?

Yes, SS-GB is available to stream on Netflix.

How did the showrunner describe SS-GB?

The showrunner of SS-GB, Kate Bosworth, described the show as a tense, character-driven thriller that explores the moral ambiguities of wartime occupation.

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