Red Oaks

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Television series
German title Red Oaks
Original title Red Oaks
Country of production United States
original language English
Year (s) 2014-2017
length 23-30 minutes
Episodes 26 in 3 seasons ( list )
genre Dramedy , coming-of-age
idea Joe Gangemi ,
Gregory Jacobs
First broadcast August 28, 2014 (USA) on Amazon Instant Video
German-language
first broadcast		 November 13, 2015 on Amazon Video
occupation
synchronization

Red Oaks is a coming-of-age - Comedy - TV series of Amazon Studios , which from 2014 to 2017 on Amazon Video via streaming was published. The main location of the plot is the fictional country club Red Oaks in New Jersey in the 1980s. The main role is played by Craig Roberts . On December 18, 2015, Amazon officially announced that there would be a second season of the series in 2016. The second season was released on November 11, 2016.

In January 2017, the series was extended for a third and final season. The season was published on October 20, 2017 in the original English version on Amazon Video. The German-language publication took place on December 22, 2017.

The Edgewood Country Club in River Vale , New Jersey served as the backdrop for Red Oaks .

action

The action is set in the United States in the mid to late 1980s. David Meyers has just completed his sophomore year at New York University and has to decide on a major for the coming year. His father, a self-employed accountant , wants David to study accounting too so that he can later join the family business. However, David is not sure whether this field suits him and would therefore like to take a little more time with the decision. In the summer of 1985, he accepted a job as a substitute tennis instructor at the posh Red Oaks Country Club in Bergen County . His girlfriend Karen also work there as a fitness trainer and his childhood friend Wheeler as a valet .

David has earned a good reputation as a tennis instructor and coaches club president Doug Getty, among others. He also works as a cameraman for the photographer Barry. This hitched David's girlfriend, who in turn entered into a relationship with Getty's daughter Skye. Wheeler has his eye on the lifeguard Misty and befriends her. After his promotion to the club's bartender, the two slowly grow closer. In addition to his work in the club, Wheeler is tutoring the children of rich club members so that they pass the SAT test . Meanwhile, David plans to follow his girlfriend Skye to New York City because he wants to study film at NYU.

After the rejection by the NYU and the end of the relationship with Skye, David takes a job as a production assistant at a video production company in New York. Meanwhile, Wheeler has started a teacher training course and his girlfriend Misty has completed her training as a dental hygienist. Red Oaks is sold, despite President Getty fighting it after his parole. But thanks to his black money accounts, Getty has no more financial worries and David is getting closer to his dream of working as a director.

Cast and dubbing

The German synchronization is created for a dialogue book of Mark Engelhardt and Thomas Maria Lehmann and the dialogue director of Elke Weidemann by the synchronous company Interopa film in Berlin .

Leading roles

role actor Voice actor consequences Remarks
David Meyers Craig Roberts Konrad Bösherz 1.01-3.06 protagonist
Nash Ennis Esmer Sebastian Christoph Jacob 1.01-3.06 Head of the tennis school
Wheeler Oliver Cooper Patrick Baehr 1.01-3.06 Chef valet (season 1), barman (season 2)
Misty Alexandra Turshen Friederike Walke 1.01-3.06 Lifeguard
Doug Getty Paul Reiser Uwe Büschken 1.01-3.06 Red Oaks Club President
Skye Getty Alexandra Socha Nadine Zaddam 1.01-2.10, 3.04 Daughter of the club president
Sam Meyers Richard child Michael Pan 1.01-3.05 Father of david
Judy Meyers Jennifer Gray Andrea Aust 1.01-3.06 Mother of david

Supporting roles

role actor Voice actor Seasons Remarks
Karen Gage Golightly Lina Rabea Mohr 1-3 David's girlfriend, later wife of Barry
Barry Josh Meyers Rainer Fritzsche 1-3 Photographer, later husband of Karen
Herb Freddie novel Uli Krohm 1-3 Member of the club board
Fay Getty Gina Gershon Heath Domanowski 1-3 Wife of President Getty
Rebecca Horowitz Jessica Hecht Susanne von Medvey 1-3 Member of the club board
Terry Greer Barnes Erich Rauker 2-3 Colleague and friend of Sam
Annabelle Allison Lanier Josephine Schmidt 3 Colleague of David
Derek Michael Torpey Boris Tessmann 3 Boss of david
Shirley Tijuana Ricks Daniela Thuar 3 Terry's sister and Sam's lover
Beryl Fox Maria Dizzia Schaukje Könning 3 Literature professor von Wheeler
Dr. Ron Ryan Farrell Sven Hasper 3 Dentist, Misty's boss
Etienne Brady Dowad Frédéric Vonhof 2 Friend of david

background

The pilot episode of David Gordon Green was established in August 2014, Amazon Instant Video released of American and British subscribers. The idea for this pilot was brought to Steven Soderbergh while he was working on Liberace - Too Much of a Good Is Wonderful . In October of the same year, a ten-part first season was commissioned due to the positive response , with Green directing two further episodes (No. 2 & 10). Other episodes were produced by Andrew Fleming and Amy Heckerling , among others .

The season was finally released in English on October 9, 2015. A version dubbed in German was added on November 13, 2015.

In December 2015 the series was extended for a second season and in January 2017 for a third and final season.

Episode list

season 1

No.
( total ) 		No.
( St. ) 		German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
1 1 pilot pilot 28 Aug 2014 Nov 13, 2015 David Gordon Green Gregory Jacobs & Joe Gangemi
Student David starts working as a tennis instructor in Red Oaks during the summer break. The head of the tennis school is the former tennis professional Nash. In addition to David, his girlfriend Karen and his school friend Wheeler work in the club.
2 2 Part-time job Doubles Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 David Gordon Green Gregory Jacobs & Joe Gangemi
David earns a little extra in a tennis double with club president Getty against his business friend. Photographer Barry hires him as an assistant. Wheeler has his eye on the attractive lifeguard Misty.
3 3 The wedding The Wedding Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Andrew Fleming Max Werner
Idea: Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi & Max Werner
David does his first job for Barry, filming a wedding reception in Red Oaks. Nash hopes President Getty will give him tips on how to trade in stocks as Wheeler begins selling cocaine for a club member.
4th 4th Shock therapy MDMA Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Andrew Fleming Karey Dornetto
Idea: Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi & Karey Dornetto
David is planning a romantic evening at home for Karen's birthday. But David's parents thwart both of them because they took MDMA after couples therapy to whip their sex life back into shape.
5 5 Fourth of July Fourth of July Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Hal Hartley Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi & Shawn Harwell
President Getty hires David as his personal tennis instructor and promises him a bonus if Getty wins the club championship. Her first personal encounter with Getty's daughter Skye occurs when David gives her a tennis lesson.
6th 6th Swingers Swingers Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Nisha Ganatra Thomas G. Papa, Jr.
Idea: Gregory Jacobs, Joe Gangemi & Thomas G. Papa, Jr.
David gets his first job as a cameraman, he's supposed to film club members Jean and Dale playing sex games. Wheeler assists him.
7th 7th hangover Body swap Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Amy Heckerling Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
After enjoying a Japanese schnapps, David and his father Sam wake up in each other's bodies. Sam gives tennis lessons in David's body while David goes to couples therapy as Sam.
8th 8th New York, New York After hours Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Amy Heckerling Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Laura Steinel
David and Skye go out in New York and are robbed, whereupon Nash has to pick her up. Wheeler invites Misty to a posh restaurant, who in return teaches him to swim in the club's night pool.
9 9 Lost everything The Bar Mitzvah Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 Nisha Ganatra Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
David is filming in a bar mitzvah . Karen learns about his meeting with Skye and David learns that Skye is said to already have a boyfriend. Wheeler loses a load of cocaine and has to replace it for his client.
10 10 Club championship Labor Day Luau Oct 9, 2015 Nov 13, 2015 David Gordon Green Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
Shortly before winning the club championship game, President Getty is arrested for insider trading. Karen breaks up with David, who then starts a relationship with Skye. David's parents decide to get a divorce and Skye goes to Paris for a year.

season 2

No.
( total ) 		No.
( St. ) 		German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
11 1 Paris Paris Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Hal Hartley Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
David visits Skye in Paris when her parents suddenly appear and also move into Skye's apartment. Club President Getty doesn't approve of his daughter's relationship with David and lets him feel it.
12 2 A new beginning Memorial Day Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Hal Hartley Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
David begins the 1986 summer season in Red Oaks. Wheeler has been promoted to bartender and is still courting lifeguard Misty. President Getty is due to resign over the FBI investigation against him.
13 3 Fathers day Father's Day Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Hal Hartley Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Karey Dornetto
David and his father Sam plan to celebrate Father's Day together. Before that, however, at Skye's insistence, he has to attend a brunch with her parents. Wheeler receives money for taking the SAT test for the son of a club member .
14th 4th The circumcision The Bris Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Amy Heckerling Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Max Werner
David is filming a circumcision ceremony and President Getty invites him to lunch. David's mother Judy meets with friends, while father Sam goes on a blind date. Wheeler is now giving tutoring lessons.
15th 5 The big fireworks Independence Day Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Amy Heckerling Shawn Harwell
Idea: Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Shawn Harwell
To his wife's annoyance, President Getty decides not to accept the procedural deal offered. Nash and the widowed Miss Horowitz finally get closer. David and Skye are spending Independence Day in New York.
16 6th Old love doesn't rust Old Flames Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Hal Hartley Tom Papa
Idea: Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Tom Papa
David is a spectator on the first day of the trial of President Getty. While Skye is attending an artist's party, David gets a surprise visit from Karen. Wheeler is beaten up by the jealous ex-boyfriend of a tutor and Misty treats him.
17th 7th wedding day The Anniversary Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Hal Hartley Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Max Werner
The Gettys celebrate their silver wedding anniversary in the club. Skye learns of David's meeting with her father and an argument ensues. Wheeler and Misty go on their first date as a couple, but finding a place to have their first sex proves difficult.
18th 8th Atlantic City Lost and Found Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Gregg Araki Joe Gangemi, Gregory Jacobs & Shawn Harwell
Barry forces David to accompany him and his best man Spike to the Atlantic City bachelorette party. David manages to persuade Wheeler and Nash to come along. Barry has an accident and the evening turns out differently than planned. Judy helps Sam find his cat.
19th 9 Bond for life The Wedding Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 Gregg Araki Gregory Jacobs & Joe Gangemi
Barry and Karen get married. At the wedding party, Wheeler tells his girlfriend Misty that he wants to go to Cornell University this fall and get his degree. David wants to talk to Skye, but can't find the right words and just gives her a video of the time together in Paris.
20th 10 The judgment The Verdict Nov 11, 2016 Dec 9, 2016 David Gordon Green Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
The newly re-elected club president Getty is found guilty of insider trading. Wheeler and David organize a party on a yacht for Nash's 40th birthday. David has turned down job offers from Getty and the local television network and is moving to New York. However, it remains open what he will do there from autumn.

season 3

No.
( total ) 		No.
( St. ) 		German title Original title First broadcast in the USA German language first broadcast (D) Director script
21st 1 Summer in New York Summer in the City Oct. 20, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 David Gordon Green Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
David works as a production assistant at a video production company in New York and has been single since breaking up with Skye. President Getty is serving his sentence and is comfortable in prison. David's father works at the tax office while his mother is a successful real estate agent. At the beginning of summer, Wheeler moves in with David. Rumor has it in Red Oaks that Japanese investors are planning to buy the club.
22nd 2 Samwich Samwich Oct. 20, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 Amy Heckerling Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
Misty is completing her practical training as a dental hygienist with a good-looking dentist, which Wheeler displeases. Tennis instructor Nash visits President Getty in prison to brief him on the end of Red Oaks. Sam and his friend Terry decide to build a second foothold with a sandwich shop. However, Terr is unaware of his sister Shirley's relationship with Sam. Meanwhile, David tries to direct a dog food commercial.
23 3 Japanese for beginners A Little Business Proposition Oct. 20, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 Amy Heckerling Joe Gangemi & Shawn Harwell
President Getty hires David to make a promotional video about preserving Red Oaks, with help from a colleague. At Red Oaks everyone seems to have put up with the sale and Nash is learning Japanese. Judy gives Sam a shop where he wants to open his snack bar. Wheeler's professor of literature reveals to him that her husband is sterile and that they have both chosen him as a sperm donor.
24 4th Fruitful partnership Memories Oct. 20, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 Hal Hartley Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
Sam is spending an evening in New York with Shirley. After Shirley is stolen, they have to ask for help from Terry, who is less than enthusiastic about this liaison. Wheeler agrees to donate sperm because he wants to use the money to buy an engagement ring for Misty. David had a bad day at the company that culminated in an argument with Wheeler. Full of frustration, he visits Skye, who works in a bar. However, this rejects him.
25th 5 On probation Paroled Oct. 20, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 Hal Hartley Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
President Getty comes out of jail and tries to save Red Oaks. In the meantime it has been found that the Japanese want to close the club, whereupon Nash starts looking for a job with little success. Misty travels with her boss to a convention where she has to fight off his advances. Wheeler breaks off the project with his professor when she tries to persuade him to have sex. With a message on the answering machine, she tries to change Wheeler's mind. Misty overhears this and leaves Wheeler. David takes his fate into his own hands and hands over his demo videos and the storyboard for the commercial to the project manager, past his boss.
26th 6th Action! Action! Oct. 20, 2017 Dec 22, 2017 David Gordon Green Joe Gangemi & Gregory Jacobs
Sam was able to solve the sandwich shop's financial problems with the help of Judy and is reconciled with his friend Terry. Wheeler and Misty speak out and get back together. David gets the job directing the commercial and learns that his colleague has broken up with her boyfriend. President Getty tells his wife about various black money accounts and goes on a world tour with her. Nash also finds a new job with the help of his old flame, Miss Horowitz.

reception

The pilot and the series received mostly good, but rarely enthusiastic reviews . Variety called the series "easy to digest". In particular, Ennis Esmer was praised for his part as a bizarre but loving tennis teacher with an urge to get up. The portrayal of the 1980s was described as "authentic". However, The Wrap's Mark Peikert complained about the lack of arcade closures and stereotypical characters. The third and final season was described by IndieWire as a "leisurely ending" of the story that was actually told to the end, the finale was not a bang, but it was conclusive. On the occasion of the third season, The Daily Dot sums up that the focus on male whites definitely cost viewers the series, although the relationships between characters of different skin color were carefully worked out and presented avoiding stereotypes. The reviewer qualifies the series as "nostalgic and undervalued comedy", which, with its portrayal of the 1980s, arouses longing for a time when many things seemed simpler.

Web links

Individual evidence

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