Season 1 (2023)

Season 1 of fern. aired in 2023.

Episodes: 18

Star Cast: Hoog , Simplicissimus , David , Jonas ,

Episodes List

Ep.1 How a Pilot Hijacked a Plane

Air Date: 2023-07-11

This is the tragic tale of flight 9525.

Ep.2 Putin's Hidden Bunkers

Air Date: 2023-07-19

There are a lot of hidden bunkers in Russia. We tried to find them.

Ep.3 Why McDonald's Is Better in Europe

Air Date: 2023-07-25

McDonald's in Europe (and France in particular) is different than in the USA. How come? What makes it so special?

Ep.4 Germany: The Dark Secrets of the Super Rich

Air Date: 2023-08-06

The Quandts, Oetkers and von Fincks are some of the wealthiest and influential German dynasties. Where did their wealth come from and why are they so rich? These families have some dark secrets.

Ep.5 The Strange Design of American Toilets

Air Date: 2023-08-13

Have you ever visited the United States or Europe and noticed that there's something different about the toilets? This is a video uncovering the hidden complex reasons behind why bathrooms are different.

Ep.6 The Hunt for the King of the Dark Web

Air Date: 2023-08-20

The operator of a dark web market becomes one of the most wanted men in the world. In a spectacular operation, the authorities try to bring him down.

Ep.7 The Netherlands is a Giant City

Air Date: 2023-08-27

The Netherlands has a secret about its structure and design. Today we will reveal this secret.

Ep.8 How Sweden Is Becoming Insanely Rich

Air Date: 2023-09-14

Sweden has the power to change the shifting global world order. It's secret lies in a very special mine in the North.

Ep.9 How Coca-Cola Is Killing Mexico

Air Date: 2023-09-21

Residents of one Mexican city drink over 2 liters of soft drinks per day. This has catastrophic health consequences for the population. How could it come to this? And what role does Coca-Cola play?

Ep.10 The McDonald's Glass Scandal

Air Date: 2023-09-28

There was a time when McDonald’s sold millions of toxic glasses to its customers. This is the insane story.

Ep.11 Why North Korea Is Hiding This Hotel

Air Date: 2023-10-08

There is a gigantic, mysterious hotel in North Korea that has been empty for more than 30 years. What is the 'Hotel of Doom' all about? Will it ever welcome a guest?

Ep.12 Australia's Secret Chernobyl

Air Date: 2023-10-22

This is the tragic story of Wittenoom - a highly toxic city that was once populated by thousands.

Ep.13 The Hunt for America's Deadliest Hitman

Air Date: 2023-11-09

This is the story of José Manuel Martinez.

Ep.14 How This Couch Broke IKEA

Air Date: 2023-11-22

In the mid-90s IKEA wanted to revolutionize the furniture world with a new product. The project is now considered the biggest failure in the company's history.