The adaptation of the novel “Die Getriebenen” has now been added to Netflix's repertoire. With her decision to keep Germany's borders open during the 2015 refugee crisis, Chancellor Angela Merkel causes political turbulence, which is examined in more detail in this drama. The actor Tristan Seith, who was transformed into the politician Peter Altmaier in a make-up time of 3 hours by the two make-up artists Claus Grüßner and Jenny Wieland, won the German Acting Award 2021 for his performance.