Faking Hitler

Season 1

In the 1980s, German paper 'Stern' published Hitler's diary, giving insights into his deepest and private thoughts; Shortly after, it is revealed that they are fake. The mini-series is a fictional account of the publication and reveal.

Where to Watch Season 1

6 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Reporter Gerd Heidemann needs a real scoop, as he hasn't had a big story in a while. Konrad Kujau, not making enough selling fake memorabilia to old Nazis, desperately needs money and has the idea of forging Hitler’s diaries.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2Kujau finally agrees to do business with Heidemann, and all it’s left is for Stern to approve payments. Hans admits his Nazi past, and Elisabeth helps him by destroying his file - unaware that she is photographed while doing it.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3Kujau forges some letters to provide Heidemann with documents to verify the diaries. Leo Gold threatens Elisabeth to reveal her father’s guilty past, if she won’t provide him with information about the diaries.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4Wishing to sell the international rights of the diaries, Stern approaches an American media mogul, who however has an agenda. Elisabeth, while trying to find out if Kujau is a fake, learns something upsetting about her father.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5Elisabeth tells the editors of Stern that she believes the diaries are fake, so Bloom has no choice but to fire her. Kujau panics with the impending publication of the diaries, so he forces Heidemann to keep his identity a secret.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6Following the publication of the diaries, Stern continues to assert that they are real, but what will the examination prove? Moreover, will Elisabeth be able to win back her place in Stern?