The show follows six German employees stationed in the fictional, crisis-ridden Central Asian state of .

: The staff constantly trips over "intercultural pitfalls," bureaucratic hurdles, and their own incompetence.

Since the show is a production of German public broadcasters (BR, NDR, WDR), the best accessibility options are found on their official platforms. Das Institut - Oase des Scheiterns - Crew United

: The series won the German Comedy Award for "Best Innovation" in 2018. 🛠️ Subtitle & Viewing Options

You can watch the German comedy series with German subtitles for free on the ARD Mediathek .

The series is a satirical "workplace sitcom" that parodies the work of German cultural organizations abroad, specifically mimicking the Goethe-Institut . 📺 Series Overview

: Promote German language and culture to a local population that is largely indifferent or preoccupied with survival.

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