DARK - A Companion To The Netflix TV Series
Where or When is Mikkel?
Aug 6, 2020
Guests Mikkel Nielsen and Michael Kahnwald discuss all things Mikkel Nielsen/Michael Kahnwald in Netflix's DARK. Topics include details in his studio, life-changing events, and where (or when) he fits.
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- Michael experiences a challenging transition in 1986, struggling with depression and the realization that he can never go back home, but finding solace in his new family with Enes.
- Michael never directly tells Hana about his time-traveling origins, grappling with the weight of his secret and constantly haunted by the past.
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Michael's Transition and Adoption
Michael goes through a challenging transition after arriving in 1986. He struggles with depression, longing for his family, and the realization that his dream of going back home is impossible. However, he finds solace when Enes adopts him and provides him with a loving home. Their bond grows as he embraces his new identity as Michael Kahnwald. He becomes emotionally overcome on the stairs on his mom's birthday, showing the lasting impact of his past. However, he also experiences moments of joy in his new life, although a constant undercurrent of longing and confusion persists.
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