Black Gold

Greed for power, betrayal and the dream of quick wealth: An oil boom breaks out in the Lüneburg Heath around 1900, transforming an entire region into a German „Wild West“. This series tells of this time, of the destructive power of boundless selfishness, but also of the courage to rebel against injustice. Lüneburg Heath around 1900: The young farmer's daughter Johanna works as a maid to support her family. No one suspects that there is a treasure lurking beneath her family's fields – petroleum. Only Richard, the son of the neighboring farmer Pape, knows about it and dreams of a future together with Johanna. Their forbidden love is put to the test when the unscrupulous oil trader Mr. Robertson appears and a fierce battle for power and wealth begins.

This production, originally released in 2025, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Western genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 5.8 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Drama and Western.
• • Produced in Germany.
• • Original Language: German.