Otto â The Series
Synopsis
âOtto â The Seriesâ is an unusual comedy format from the early 1990s centred on Otto Waalkes, blending classic crime entertainment with Ottoâs distinctive brand of humour. Rather than telling a continuous story, the series combines newly shot sketches featuring Otto with scenes from old Edgar Wallace films. These original sequences were re-dubbed, completely transforming their content. Dialogue that was once serious turns into absurd wordplay, and the originally suspenseful plots are deliberately played for laughs. In this way, Otto effectively âsmugglesâ himself into the dark world of the Wallace films, turning it into a parody driven by nonsense, running gags, and his characteristic humour. The result is an idiosyncratic mix of crime and comedy, whose particular charm lies above all in its playful use of the original material.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
