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Kleo

Kleo

2022–2024Ended2 seasons14 episodes~44 min/epTV-MAMidcredits score: 76th percentile of all shows

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, a former East German spy resolves to find out who betrayed her and why — and use her lethal skills to exact revenge.

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Where to watch

Where can I watch Kleo?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Kleo streaming on Netflix.

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Highlights

What stands out about Kleo?

Kleo earns 7 badges, led by Binge-worthy and Standout acting.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood

Reception

Is Kleo worth watching?

Kleo's Midcredits score is the 76th percentile of all shows, from 19K ratings across 2 sources. 85% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

76th percentile

Better received than 76% of shows

70th percentile among Action80th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)64th
Approval (how many liked it)83rd

Acclaim

Crowd Pleaser: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

74 /100

64th percentile of all shows

60th percentile among Action69th percentile among 2020s

Rating distribution

Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.

Approval

How many liked it

85% liked it

83rd percentile of all shows

77th percentile among Action87th percentile among 2020s
85% rated it 7–1015% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

89th percentile

18K ratings across platforms

65th percentile among Action91st percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 25% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

A stylish, darkly comedic Cold War revenge thriller that blends espionage with absurdist humor.

Fans praised

  • Jella Haase's charismatic and versatile lead performance
  • Dark humor balanced with genuine tension and heart
  • Vibrant period detail and stylish late-80s/early-90s aesthetic

Detractors panned

  • Inconsistent tone veering between serious and absurd
  • Unrealistic plot armor and illogical action sequences
  • Overstuffed with unnecessary characters and tangents

What stands out

ActingDivisive85

Jella Haase delivers a standout performance as the charismatic, complex assassin; strong supporting cast

AtmosphereDivisive85

Immersive late-80s/early-90s East Germany with authentic sets and costumes

Cinematography80

Vibrant colors, stylish framing, strong period recreation

Sound and musicDivisive80

Excellent 80s needle drops and synth score; some detractors find soundtrack overpowering

CharactersDivisive75

Well-drawn lead and quirky sidekicks; some detractors find characters stereotypical or underdeveloped

HumorDivisive70

Dark, slapstick comedy; detractors find it forced or out of place

OriginalityDivisive70

Familiar Kill Bill / Killing Eve influences repackaged with East German setting

Plot and storyDivisive65

Engaging revenge narrative with twists; detractors cite illogical leaps and loose ends

Preferred by

Women vs men

Preferred by Men

Men scored it 13 points higher than women.

US vs non-US

Preferred by Non-US Viewers

Non-US viewers scored it 13 points higher than US viewers.

Episodes

2 seasons

Season 2 · 2024 · 6 episodes · 6.4 average across 2 rated episodes

  • S2E1

    The Seahorse

    Jul 25, 202452 minTMDB rating 6.5
  • S2E2

    Object Moni

    Jul 25, 202447 minTMDB rating 6.2
  • S2E3

    The Bear

    Jul 25, 202451 min
  • S2E4

    Beer and Schnapps

    Jul 25, 202441 min
  • S2E5

    From Russia with Love

    Jul 25, 202446 min
  • S2E6

    Harald

    Jul 25, 202454 minFinale

Watch experience

What is Kleo like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, serious and intense — a relentless watch that leaves you entertained.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
TenseThrilling
Heaviest: middle
Register
Satirical · 5% of showsAbsurdist · 6% of shows: Deliberately illogical; embraces nonsense.
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.SerializedOne continuous story
ToneThe series balances a dark revenge plot with playful, often farcical comedy, using satirical and absurdist tones to undercut the seriousness of its Stasi backdrop.
The rideThe series maintains a tense, thrilling atmosphere with bursts of dark humor; the emotional load peaks in the middle as Kleo's past collides with her revenge.
StructureThe story is told chronologically, following Kleo from her imprisonment to her release and revenge spree.
Episode formatThe series is a continuous revenge narrative; each episode builds on the last as Kleo works through her list of targets.
Season formatThe revenge plot and character evolution carry over across both seasons, maintaining a single overarching story arc.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
FunThought-provoking
Why it leaves you this wayThe series leaves you entertained by its wild revenge plot and dark humor, while also prompting reflection on the legacy of the Stasi regime.
How it ends · evidence
Ambiguous ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).QuestMission
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6% (this title): Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% (this title) · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Quest: A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles. · Mission: Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).

6% of shows fit this archetype

with Overcoming the monster underneath

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeThe series follows an ex-Stasi assassin on a personal quest for revenge against those who betrayed her, blending dramatic tension with dark humor.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfIdentitySelf
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7% (this title)
  • Self 27% (this title): Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% (this title) · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Self

IdentityLoyalty · 7% of showsPurpose
Interrogates its theme: Questions its theme without settling the answer.Community stakes: Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Dual lead
How it treats its themeKleo is stripped of her old identity as a spy and must forge a new one while confronting who she has become, testing her loyalties along the way.
StanceThe series interrogates the moral costs of espionage and revenge, questioning the legacy of the Cold War through Kleo's eyes.

The world

Late 20th centuryInstitutionalUrbanStylized realism
ElectronicOrchestral modernSupportive music · hybrid
SettingPost-Cold War espionage world in a newly unified Germany and beyond

Content guide

Is Kleo okay for kids?

TV-MA

Kleo is rated TV-MA. As of August 29, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at intense (71/100), sexual content at moderate (46/100), language at mild (30/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (35/100) and frightening material at moderate (43/100). Overall it is heavier than 15% of TV-MA shows.

Ratings in 33 other countries
  • UK15
  • Canada18+
  • AustraliaMA 15+
  • Germany16
  • France16
  • Ireland15
  • New Zealand16
  • South Korea19
  • Brazil14
  • ArgentinaSAM 16
  • Austria16
  • BG16
  • Czechia18+
  • FinlandK16
  • Greece16
  • Hungary16
  • IDD
  • IndiaA
  • MexicoC
  • MY18
  • Netherlands16
  • Poland16
  • Portugal16
  • PRTV-MA
  • ROAP
  • Russia18+
  • SingaporeM18
  • South Africa16
  • Spain16
  • Switzerland16
  • Türkiye18+
  • UA16+
  • VITV-MA
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 45% of all showsHeavier than 15% of TV-MA shows
Violence & Gore
Intense · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a TV-MA show
heavier than 60%
Sex & Nudity
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a TV-MA show
heavier than 37%
Profanity
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
light for a TV-MA show
heavier than 3%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
light for a TV-MA show
heavier than 16%
Frightening / Intense
Moderate · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a TV-MA show
heavier than 30%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

The reason to think twice is violence. Everything else sits at or below what TV-MA shows usually carry.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Kleo have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Kleo?

Cast

Jella Haase
as Kleo Straub
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.
Dimitrij Schaad
as Sven Petzold
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Julius Feldmeier
as Thilo
Vincent Redetzki
as Uwe Mittig
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.
Thandi Sebe
as Jenny Schneider
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Marta Sroka
as Anja
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Vladimir Burlakov
as Andi Wolf
Taner Sahintürk
as Freddy Lembech
Jonas Stenzel
as Dopi
Steffi Kühnert
as Margot
Career best: Their highest-reaching show role by billing, audience size and rating.

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