The Mopes

- Season 1

(2021)

Singer-songwriter Mats life turns upside down when Monika, a mental illness comes into his life. Only Mat can hear or see her. Monika is also shocked that she, a moderate depression, is visible to Mat and learns of her special status. Meanwhile Mat tries to get rid of Monika.

Mat is staying with his sister and Monika has got used to the fact that Mat can see her. Mat's niece enjoys living with them, but his presence in the family creates tension. Despite his lack of drive, Mat believes he can seduce any woman and makes a bet with Monika: If he manages, she has to go.

Monika hangs in and Mat is getting worse and worse. But when reporting, it becomes clear that Monika is still not on schedule. Bruno suggests that Monika look for answers in the archive of feelings. There Monika makes a discovery. Meanwhile, Mat tries to win back his girlfriend Susa. But the reunion is very different than expected.

Monika seeks help from her superiors and learns that she has feelings. Especially anger because Mat doesn't want to seek real help. She has to be careful, because feelings are strictly forbidden. After visiting Sellinger, Mat tries to get his life under control. With Monika's support he writes a song for Susa.

Mat is enthusiastic about himself and his phenomenal appearance. The audience cheers him. But his perception and reality are far apart. Meanwhile, Monika ended up in the black hole through Mat's irresponsible actions and Mat is also at the end. Her superiors are very concerned. Will Monika come back?

In the final of 'The Mopes' season one Monika has to go through an examination procedure in the world of mental illnesses and her connection to Mat is cut, she now works as an osmosis guide. Mat finally realizes that he urgently needs help and takes action.