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A Glittering Setting Hides Dark Secrets
Prime Video is diving into the world of high-end hospitality with its latest German-language original series, "Superior." The six-part drama takes place at the prestigious Swiss Hotel Academy Walding, where the champagne flows freely and the stakes couldn't be higher. But viewers should expect more than just polished concierge etiquette and pristine lobby aesthetics . this is a murder mystery wrapped in the silk sheets of luxury.
The series is currently filming across Bavaria and Switzerland, capturing the opulent settings that define elite hotel management education. Director Franziska Margarete Hoenisch is at the helm, guiding a cast of fresh faces through a story that blends first love, forbidden affairs, and enough intrigue to make any five-star establishment nervous.
Meet the Young Stars Leading the Cast
The ensemble features several rising actors ready to make their mark. Zoe Fürmann portrays Ricca, a scholarship student whose carefully constructed future hangs by a thread when a fellow student discovers she falsified her résumé. Jonathan Kriener plays Joel, Ricca's romantic entanglement who harbors his own deceptions that could unravel everything. Rounding out the student body are Kjell Brutscheidt as Maximilian, Lukas von Horbatschewsky as Tarek, Jule Hermann as Florence, and Manal Raga a Sabit as Amina.
Julian Krubasik handles cinematography, while the supporting cast includes established names like Birgit Minichmayr, Benjamin Sadler, Merlin Rose, Peter Lohmeyer, and Nick Romeo Reimann . lending gravitas to the young ensemble.
Behind the Facade: What the Series Promises
At Swiss Hotel Academy Walding, life appears to be a never-ending montage of white truffles, luxury suites, and champagne toasts. Dreams feel achievable in this gilded environment. However, the series builds tension through an explicit adult content account that surfaces, forbidden romances that cross boundaries, and a rivalry that spirals beyond control.
The central conflict centers on Ricca's desperate need to protect her secret scholarship . and her equally desperate fall for Joel, who holds the power to expose her. The dramatic irony runs deep: Ricca doesn't yet know that Joel is also living a lie. The series promises that all secrets will eventually collide with deadly consequences.
Production Details and Creative Team
Zodiac Pictures is producing the series in collaboration with MMC Zodiac, with Jessica Hefti, Lukas Hobi, and Reto Schaerli serving as executive producers. Lennart Lenzing takes on producer duties. The scripts come from head writer Adrian Spring, who created the series concept, alongside Ruth Rehmet and John-Hendrik Karsten.
The project has secured support from the German Motion Picture Fund (GMPF) and FilmFernsehFonds (FFF), indicating confidence in the international appeal of this German-language production. Note that "Superior" remains a working title, so the final series name may differ.
Why This Series Could Be Your Next Addictive Binge
With the success of German-language originals like "Dark" and "The Same Old Name," Prime Video continues to invest in European storytelling that transcends borders. "Superior" taps into a proven formula: beautiful people in beautiful settings with ugly secrets waiting to explode. The murder mystery element combined with coming-of-age drama and the unique backdrop of luxury hospitality creates a compelling mix that should appeal to fans of both prestige drama and soapy thrillers. Keep this one on your watchlist.
