Das Amt

Jochen Busse, in the lead role of Hagen Krause, along with an ensemble cast, embodied the stereotypical behavior and bureaucracy commonly associated with civil servants in Germany. Director Dietmar Jacobs, who later won the Grimme Award, influenced the creation of several other RTL formats centered around the cast of 7 Tage, 7 Köpfe. The story unfolds within the building authority of a small Rhineland town, primarily focusing on the office of councillor Hagen Krause and his team. Councillor Krause, known for his grumpy demeanor, is accompanied by his secretary Ulla Herbst, the naive womanizer Rüdiger Poppels, and the idealistic Nadia Schäfer. Despite their roles as public servants, the office community is more concerned with the personal interests of their private lives rather than fulfilling their professional responsibilities. As a result, incoming building applications are often rejected without thorough examination. The individuals in the office are careful not to get caught by their superior Dr. Stüsser, who prioritises maintaining a positive reputation to the outside world, even if it means disregarding regulations. Dr. Stüsser frequently places blame on Hagen Krause's office for any mistakes that occur.