The fanatical SS officer whose cruelty and dedication to the Führer grow more menacing in Series 2.

The Shadow of Occupation: Why Enemy at the Door – Series 2 Still Haunts Us

The "firm but fair" commander who tries to maintain order without unnecessary cruelty.

With some characters starting the series in prison after the events of Series 1, new players enter the fray to handle the island's welfare.

If you’re a fan of gritty, morally complex historical dramas, you’ve likely heard of Enemy at the Door . Set during the German occupation of Guernsey in the Channel Islands during WWII, this late-70s ITV masterpiece doesn’t just focus on the battlefield—it focuses on the living room, the doctor’s office, and the dark corners of a community under siege.

One of the most compelling elements of the series is the friction within the German ranks.