The critically acclaimed German-language crime comedy Where's Wanda? is set to return for a second season on Apple TV, following a debut that earned a rare 100% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The series, which blends dark humor with a gripping mystery, has been described as 'perfect' by viewers and is ideal for fans of shows like Death in Paradise, Bad Sisters, Only Murders in the Building, and How to Get to Heaven from Belfast.
What Happens in Where's Wanda?
The series follows parents Dedo (Axel Stein) and Carlotta Klatt (Heike Makatsch) as they search for their missing daughter Wanda (Lea Drinda) months after her disappearance. Frustrated by the police's lack of progress, they take matters into their own hands, investigating their neighbors and uncovering dark secrets behind closed doors. The show also stars Leo Simon and Nikeata Thompson.
In Season 2, the Klatts face a new crisis when their daughter is found standing over a dead body. They must prove her innocence and avoid losing her again, delving into the criminal underbelly of their sleepy suburban town. The season will premiere globally on Apple TV on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, with new episodes dropping weekly through December 9.
Critical and Fan Reception
Critics have awarded Where's Wanda? a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fans have also been enthusiastic, with one calling it 'genuinely funny, aesthetically gorgeous, stupendously well acted, and decidedly fresh,' rating it 11/10. Another viewer admitted to binge-watching the entire first season in one day, while others praised its 'quirky' style, 'clever plot twists,' and 'hilarious' humor. However, some viewers found the premise of a comedy about a missing child problematic, arguing it might work better as a darker comedy. On IMDb, a fan described the show as 'bingeworthy' and 'hilarious and gripping,' giving it a 10/10.
The series stars Heike Makatsch, Axel Stein, Lea Drinda, Leo Simon, and Nikeata Thompson. Season 2 of Where's Wanda? begins streaming on Apple TV on October 21, 2026.
