Pastewka

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Pastewka is available on streaming right now. 10 seasons is a serious commitment, but one that pays off episode after episode. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Bastian Pastewka is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Pastewka earns its spot. Pastewka does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Pastewka is a German television sitcom that began airing on German TV channel Sat.1 in 2005. The series, currently in its sixth season, is set in Cologne, with German actor Bastian Pastewka starring as a fictionalized version of himself. It has been compared to Seinfeld and Larry David's Curb Your Enthusiasm. Bastian Pastewka and Sonsee Neu lead a cast that never overplays a joke. The series ran for 10 seasons (2005–2020), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The timing in Pastewka is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Pastewka is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have already watched The Carol Burnett Show, Pastewka is a natural next step. At 10 seasons, this is a genuine commitment — one that pays off. Bastian Pastewka anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

Pastewka wrapped up in 2020, created by Chris Geletneky, Sascha Albrecht, Moritz Netenjakob and Oliver Welke — and 10 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.