Unpacking Cassandra: What’s This German Netflix AI Miniseries All About?

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By: Jessica Morrison


“Cassandra” is a German series that follows a family struggling with an evil robotic creature. The first season’s six episodes have been available for streaming on Netflix since February 6, 2025.

Since the world shifted into the digital age, dystopian content has flooded our streaming platforms. Ex Machina, M3GAN, Big Bug—AI fuels both our fantasies and our nightmares. Cassandra is a German miniseries directed by Benjamin Gutsche (All you need), featuring six episodes of this sci-fi thriller that track a family’s hellish ordeal with a secretive artificial intelligence.

Inspired by the award-winning short story published in 1967, I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream, Cassandra has been available for streaming on the Netflix platform since February 6, 2025.

What is the Plot of Cassandra?

Samira moves with her husband and daughter into a house that has been vacant since the mysterious death of its previous occupants, 50 years earlier. There, she finds a robotic creature topped with a screen displaying a woman’s face. This robot, named Cassandra and designed in the 1970s, comes to life to serve the new family. While it anticipates and meets their every need, Cassandra gradually becomes overbearing, and Samira witnesses disturbing scenes. Struggling to convince her husband, she soon realizes that the seemingly helpful Cassandra harbors a dark secret. Escaping from this AI will be challenging, as it has no intention of losing another family.

Who are the Cast Members of Cassandra?

  • Lavinia Wilson: Cassandra
  • Mina Tander: Samira
  • Mark Lewis: Horst
  • Michael Klammer: David
  • Joshua Kantara: Fynn

Where Can You Stream Cassandra?

All six episodes of the German miniseries Cassandra are available for streaming on Netflix. The red ‘N’ platform is well-known for its array of sci-fi series and films, including Cassandra and the iconic Black Mirror, which explores the malfunctions of a connected society. To access these shows, you can subscribe to Netflix starting at $5.99 per month (ad-supported subscription). Other plans, priced at $13.49 and $19.99 per month, offer ad-free viewing.

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