Actress Annette Frier (51) plays herself in her new Sat.1 series 'Frier und Fünfzig', exploring the highs and lows of menopause. The production, featuring her sister Caroline, premieres on November 24 and is already available on Joyn. Frier hopes for a second season and emphasizes the potential of the taboo topic.
In 'Frier und Fünfzig - Am Ende meiner Tage', Annette Frier portrays an actress in advanced age embarking on new paths. The trigger: Her husband Sascha, played by Alexander Khuon, impregnates his spinning trainer. The series addresses hormone and hot flashes, sleep problems, and memory loss, but also newfound freedoms. Frier explores new career opportunities, friendships, female solidarity, and even the sexual qualities of TV macho Henning Baum.
Her real sister Caroline Frier (42) appears as herself. At the series premiere in Munich, she described the collaboration as 'Fluch und Segen zugleich'—a curse and a blessing. At times, she felt lost, unsure how to approach her role. But Annette Frier reassured her: 'Das sind wir in Potenz'—that's us in potency. Caroline added: 'Es ist längst überfällig, dass wir Schwestern zusammen eine Serie drehen'—it's long overdue for us sisters to make a series together.
The series airs starting Monday, November 24, on Sat.1 and is currently available on the streaming service Joyn. Frier praised the menopause theme: 'Es birgt unglaublich viele Möglichkeiten und Potenzial'—it holds incredible possibilities and potential. Yet, it remains a taboo today. Initially, she didn't grasp the symptoms, then recognized parallels to her children's behaviors. To her husband, she said: 'Es fühlt sich an wie Pubertät'—it feels like puberty. The actress hopes for a second season.