Hit Netflix series has Germany’s spy agency dreaming of a less gaffe-prone future
PUBLISHED Friday, March 13, 2026 · philip oltermann european culture editor
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- ⬤ Netflix series 'Unfamiliar' portrays Germany's spy agency as too cautious
- ⬤ Show pokes fun at BND's rules and procedure
- ⬤ Real-world calls for less restraint in German intelligence
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