Crap Happens

What it’s about

Toni once dreamed of escaping his provincial hometown for rap stardom, but eighteen years later he works in a Berlin pizzeria and only battles after work. When his mother dies, he has to return for the funeral. The trip becomes a longer stay as he reconnects with relatives and old acquaintances and suddenly learns he has a 13-year-old son.

What hooks you

Directors Jano Ben Chaabane and Alex Schaad bring together Anton Schneider as Toni and Amadeo*Leo Arndt as Charly. The series is set in a village and involves a duck, a rapper, and the challenges of unexpected fatherhood.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like small-town comedy where a returning local must face his past and an instant family. It will also suit viewers who enjoy stories about chasing artistic dreams while dealing with everyday responsibilities.