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Three friends, a suitcase and a lot of chaos: the counter cowboys”!
Experience the amusing comedy “Bar Cowboys” on November 5th at 8:15 p.m. on Erste, which focuses on the lives of three friends in Frankfurt.
Three friends, a suitcase and a lot of chaos: the counter cowboys”!
On Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, viewers can expect a very special TV highlight on Erste at 8:15 p.m.: the comedy “Counter Cowboys”. This amusing story revolves around three friends from Frankfurt whose lives are thrown into disarray by a scary incident. Thorsten (played by Johannes Allmayer), the widowed caretaker, Hajo (Aurel Manthei) with his drinking hall and the spoiled Guido (Alexander Wipprecht), who works as a garbage collector, find themselves in a dangerous situation when they discover a mysterious suitcase.
The plot picks up when a man in a suit is found dead in the drinking hall of Hajo's kiosk and causes a stir. Detective Inspector Petra Krosowski (Bärbel Schwarz) and her colleague Leyla Aydin (Sabrina Amali) set out to find answers. Based on the suitcase that Hajo finds, a fast-paced story unfolds in which our trio meets strange characters who also show an interest in the dead man. Here the tone of the comedy becomes whimsical, and the dialogue is both sophisticated and fast-paced, which demands close attention.
A mix of western and comedy
“Counter Cowboys” creatively combines elements of the Western genre and contemporary comedy. Directors Orlando Klaus and Alexander Wipprecht use innovative techniques such as “split screen” and rapid image changes to make the action dynamic. This not only adds momentum to the story, but also highlights the humorous approach that the characters take as they deal with an increasingly dangerous plot.
What sets this comedy apart from others is the lively and interesting characters. While Thorsten struggles with his widowed existence and Hajo tries to stay cool, Guido manages to act charming and funny despite his spoiled streak. The light-hearted style and humor make “Counter Cowboys” a film that not only makes you laugh, but also raises questions about friendship and courage.
A look into the Wild West
For all fans of comedies set in the Wild West, there is a wide range of films like “McLintock!” with John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, who show how prejudices and conflicts between settlers and ranchers can be effortlessly packaged into an entertaining story. Such films have proven that the interaction of serious topics and humor can work brilliantly, just like in “Counter Cowboys”. The reference to these classic motifs creates a nostalgic atmosphere, while at the same time a breath of fresh air blows into current comedy.
So on November 5th the time has come and viewers can look forward to “Counter Cowboys”, a story that combines friendship, humor and a bit of danger in an amusing way. If you miss this date, you can really miss something this time - so just tune in and enjoy!