The Recordist

Intrigue, conspiracy and an alternate version of history make 'The Man in the High Castle' one of the most captivating television series ever created. This American dystopian drama bases itself on Philip K. Dick's 1962 novel and creates a parallel universe where Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan are global superpowers after winning World War II.

Set in 1962, fourteen years post an extended Second World War (1939–1948), 'The Man in the High Castle' explores daily life under Fascist Italy, Imperial Japan, and Nazi Germany's rule. The former United States surrendered to these forces after they conquered Eurasia and destroyed Africa's populaces. The tension isn't just external - intrigues stir within as these victorious Axis Powers plot against each other.

This thought-provoking Amazon Prime Video series follows several characters whose lives become entwined when they encounter newsreels and home movies showing Germany and Japan losing the war. These films are believed to be created by a mysterious figure referred to as 'The Man in the High Castle'. The enigma around this figure forms one of the central plot points for this riveting series.

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