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Chabos” starts in Cologne: a nostalgic trip to the 2000s with Peppi!
The Cologne cinema world experienced an exciting climax on Monday evening with the premiere of the new ZDF series “Chabos”, which was presented as part of the “Seriencamp” festival in the Cinenova cinema. This dramedy, set in the noughties, takes viewers to a time full of nostalgia and personal challenges. The main character in “Chabos” is Peppi, a 36-year-old man played by Johannes Kienast. The story begins with Peppi not being invited to his own class reunion. This causes him to travel back in time - specifically back to 2006. There he is confronted with his younger self and has to deal with the shards of his...
Chabos” starts in Cologne: a nostalgic trip to the 2000s with Peppi!
The Cologne cinema world experienced an exciting climax on Monday evening with the premiere of the new ZDF series “Chabos”, which was presented as part of the “Seriencamp” festival in the Cinenova cinema. This dramedy, set in the noughties, takes viewers to a time full of nostalgia and personal challenges.
The main character in “Chabos” is Peppi, a 36-year-old man played by Johannes Kienast. The story begins with Peppi not being invited to his own class reunion. This leads him to travel back in time - specifically back to 2006. There he is confronted with his younger self and has to face the shards of his memories as he tries to figure out what went wrong. This not only shakes his self-image, but also his view of friendships and family relationships.
Nostalgia and search for identity
“Chabos” addresses the universal search for meaning and identity. Particularly interesting: The production features flashbacks portrayed by talented young actors. Established actors such as Peter Schneider, David Schütter and Anke Engelke can be seen in supporting roles, with Engelke taking on the role of Peppi's mother. “It's important to capture the dynamics between parents and children,” says the actress, highlighting how important these relationships are to the protagonist's development.
The series looks at the time before smartphones dominated everyday life. It captures the attitude to life of the early 2000s - a time characterized by clique experiences, first love and the typical sins of youth that each of us experienced in one form or another. From the first mention of the term “Chabos”, which in this context means “boy” and was widespread in the Ruhr area, to the experiences of the clique, a wide range of experiences is covered.
Production and availability
“Chabos” is produced by BBC Studios Germany on behalf of ZDF, with the first broadcast of the eight episodes planned for August in the ZDF media library and on ZDFneo. This unconventional structure, with 40% of the action in the present and 60% in the past, provides a fresh look at the challenges of growing up and the questions that concern us all.
With its funny yet thoughtful approach, “Chabos” offers an exciting experience that appeals to both younger and older audiences. Whether you experienced the noughties yourself or are simply looking for a good piece of entertainment - this series has the potential to hit the nerve of the times.
You can also find out more about the topic and the upcoming publication in the reports from ksta.de and tvserien.de. For a deeper dive into the culture of the noughties you can also this ABC of youth look at.