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Originally Posted by Wamiduku
I don't think that's in there to widen the appeal. It's probably due to some informal requirements for TV series. We have that in Sweden, as SVT (Swedish State TV) boss Hanna Stern introduced a checklist for elements that have to be present in an SVT drama. Gay love, feminism and diversity are some of the points on the list, and I assume that the Das Boot TV producers have similar requirements placed on them.
It becomes quite ridiculous in series with few leading characters, where those issues seem shoehorned into the plots. Once you've seen it, it's impossible to unsee it.
Especially the sonar operator, who can't tell a single ship from a convoy.
Yes, trading a VIP for a POW makes no sense. Also, the story implies that Wrangel is so important that the u-boat must avoid all fights in order to bring him home alive. But he's a u-boat commander, so once he's back home, he'd most likely be sent back out with the opposite orders: pick as many fights as possible. That's just ridiculous.
Yes, he's a bit of a pain in the ass and he insists on following orders to the letter, but that's hardly unique in any armed force.
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True, all of it. SVT is a lost cause...
And in regards to Hoffman, yeah, he came across as an extremely professional but green officer. Once he gets some experience under his belt he'll be a smashing CO.