“Where’s Wanda?” is an dark comedy series set to premiere on Apple TV+ on October 2, 2024. The show revolves around Dedo and Carlotta Klatt, a couple desperately trying to find their missing 17-year-old daughter, Wanda. Portrayed by Axel Stein and Heike Makatsch, the parents take matters into their own hands when the police fail to make progress in the investigation.
With the help of their tech-savvy son Ole, played by Leo Simon, they employ surveillance devices and disguise themselves as electrical company employees to bug their neighborhood. This leads them to uncover unsettling secrets about their neighbors, revealing that appearances can be deceiving.
The creative team behind “Where’s Wanda?” includes British writer Oliver Lansley, who serves as the creator, writer, and executive producer. He is joined by executive producers Nataly Kudiabor and Sebastian Werninger. The series is co-created based on a story by Zoltan Spirandelli. Directors Christian Ditter and Tobi Baumann bring their expertise to the project, with Ditter also taking on an executive producer role.
Alongside Stein and Makatsch, Lea Drinda plays the missing daughter Wanda, while Nikeata Thompson and Palina Rojinski are among other notable actors in supporting roles. The ensemble’s performances are expected to add depth to the story’s exploration of family dynamics under stress.
Where’s Wanda? Soundtrack, music by episodes
Where’s Wanda? Episode 1 Songs – S01E01
- Mania – Alice Merton
- Takaha Timing – Yin Yin
- Oh! – Linda Lindas
- His Name Is King – Lo Chiamavano King (Main Title Song) – Luis E. Bacalov & Edda Dell’Orso
Where’s Wanda? Episode 2 Songs – S01E02
- Mania – Alice Merton
- Nuggets – Andrew Kubiszewski
- Machu Picchu – The Strokes
- Best Laid Plans – Steve Quimette
- You Showed Me – Vinyl Williams
- Porto Alegre (Pedro Remix) – Remi Chaudagn & David Starck
- If You’ll Copy, Give Us Credit – AriadnaSpoiler
- Nimm Mich – Martina Olding
- Brazil Bossa Breeze – Anders Gunnar Kampe & David Sven Emanuel
- Can’t Believe – Alan Laurence Gold & Anthony Charles
Where’s Wanda? Episode 3 Songs – S01E03
Musical score for Apple “Where’s Wanda?” is crafted by composer Nils Frahm. Known for his unique blend of classical and electronic music, Frahm’s work is anticipated to enhance the emotional landscape of the series, complementing its darkly comedic tone.
