When David (Golo Euler, Philip Froissant) succumbs to cancer aged 49, his family and friends find comfort in the end of his suffering. However, a letter written by David reopens old wounds by laying the blame for his illness firmly at the feet of his nearest and dearest, forcing them to confront the past — and each other.
Here's how to watch “The Last Settlement" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free.
"The Last Settlement" premieres on Friday, July 31 in the U.K..
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Having earned producer Walter Iuzzolino's seal of approval, the German drama is airing internationally with English subtitles under the 'Walter Presents' banner, though it must be said that the six-parter's original title, "Am Ende – Die Macht der Kränkung" (translation: "In the end – The Power of Resentment"), is far less abstract.
David's posthumous outpouring of anger winds the clocks back on the lives of the various members of his inner circle, including his mother Rosa (Barbara Auer, Henriette Richter-Röhl), his younger sister Mirjam (Antonia Bill, Lilia Herrmann), his partner Julia (Angelina Häntsch, Luise Hart), and his best friend Roko (Mohamed Achour, Rojan Juan Barani).
Roko is haunted by a long-buried grievance with David's ex-girlfriend Aisha (Narges Rashidi, Gizem Emre), while a repentant Mirjam learns a harsh lesson about her family. For others, the brutal honesty of David's bombshell disclosure is all too much.
Read on as we explain how to watch "The Last Settlement" online from anywhere, starting with free options.
How to watch 'The Last Settlement' for FREE
You can watch "The Last Settlement" free-of-charge on Channel 4 in the U.K.. All six episodes premiere online on Friday, July 31.
Abroad when it's on? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent your favorite streamer from working. Scroll down for all the details.
How to watch 'The Last Settlement' from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "The Last Settlement" on your preferred service?
You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the show free-of-charge on Channel 4, choose 'United Kingdom' from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Channel 4, sign in, and watch "The Last Settlement" for free.
How to watch 'The Last Settlement' in the U.S.
In the U.S., all six episodes of "The Last Settlement" are already available to stream on PBS Passport.
If you’re a Brit in the States for work or on vacation, you can still tune in for free with the help of a VPN, such as NordVPN. Just connect to a U.K. server, then open Channel 4 as you normally would.
How to watch 'The Last Settlement' in Canada
The entirety of "The Last Settlement" is available to stream on PBS Passport in Canada.
If you're a Brit in Canada, you can still catch the show by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
Can I watch ‘The Last Settlement’ in Australia?
At the time of publication, any plans for "The Last Settlement" to come out in Australia are yet to revealed.
If you're currently in Australia for work or on vacation from the U.K., NordVPN will help you watch "The Last Settlement" for free.
'The Last Settlement' — Need to Know
'The Last Settlement' episode guide
- Episode 1 — David: At 49, David doesn’t want to die--but that doesn’t matter to the cancer that suddenly ravaged him. Tormented by the question of “why me?”, David concludes that it was years of hurt that made him ill and he hurls posthumous accusations.
- Episode 2 — Mirjam: David's letter upsets his younger sister Mirjam. She is even more annoyed, though, that her sister-in-law Julia is lying to everyone. But when Mirjam tells the truth, she learns the hard lesson that the truth is not rewarded in her family.
- Episode 3 — Roko: Roko is plagued by guilt for not visiting David shortly before his death. Was he a bad friend? Roko remembers when the pent-up conflicts between him, David and David’s girlfriend Aisha escalated and their world order began to crumble.
- Episode 4 — Rosa: Her son's funeral is the most terrible day of Rosa's life, yet she tries to keep up appearances. But with Magda there, tensions rise between Rosa and Josef. When Rosa's smoldering anger ultimately explodes, though, it’s directed at David.
- Episode 5 — Julia: Julia is devastated by David's death. When Aisha, David's ex-girlfriend, shows up at the funeral, her emotions spiral even further. Even 20 years ago, Aisha was a thorn in her side.
- Episode 6 — Leon: Leon is notably absent from the funeral. Julia says he’s ill, but really Leon’s been out of touch since he left for South America. Upon his return, Leon wrestles anger and grief--until he saves a life that is closer to him than he realizes.
'The Last Settlement' cast
- Golo Euler as David
- Philip Froissant as young David
- Narges Rashidi as Aisha
- Gizem Emre as young Aisha
- Antonia Bill as Mirjam
- Lilia Herrmann as young Mirjam
- Barbara Auer as Rosa
- Henriette Richter-Röhl as young Rosa
- Angelina Häntsch as Julia
- Luise Hart as young Julia
- Thomas Thieme as Josef
- Shenja Lacher as young Josef
- Mohamed Achour as Roko
- Rojan Juan Barani as young Roko
- Michael Pink as Sascha
- Nils Hohenhövel as young Sascha
- Sabrina Reiter as Eva
- Emilie Neumeister as Emma
- Alberto Ruano as Panama
- Clemens Berndorff as Ben
- León Orlandianyi as Leon
What else can I watch on Channel 4 on-demand?
Lots of other drama series like "Falling", "A Woman of Substance", "The Copenhagen Test" and "The Undeclared War".
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