Hannah Doppler
A woman whose obsession and secrets shape the fate of Winden.
Hannah Krüger (portrayed by Maja Schöne and Ella Lee) is the mother of Jonas Kahnwald and widow of Michael Kahnwald. In 1986, Hannah is shown to have an obsession with Ulrich Nielsen, even going as far as to falsely accuse him of rape after he rejects her advances and she is humiliated. In 2019, Hannah has a one-night stand with Ulrich, which he ends after the single encounter.
Quick Facts
- Character name
- Hannah Krüger (later Hannah Kahnwald)
Lore & Background
Hannah Krüger's life is defined by her relationships and her willingness to manipulate them. In 1986, her obsession with Ulrich Nielsen drives her to falsely accuse him of rape after he rejects her advances, humiliating her. This act has lasting consequences, influencing the dynamics between the Krüger, Kahnwald, and Nielsen families for decades. By 2019, Hannah has a one-night stand with Ulrich, but he ends it after that single encounter. Hannah is also aware of Aleksander Tiedemann's true identity as Boris Niewald, and she uses this knowledge to blackmail him into doing as she demands. Her son, Jonas, is the central figure in the time travel narrative, and her husband, Michael Kahnwald (formerly Mikkel Nielsen), committed suicide on June 21, 2019.
Reader's Guide
Hannah Kahnwald is a key figure in the personal lives of the main characters. She is the mother of Jonas Kahnwald and the widow of Michael Kahnwald. Her actions in 1986, including her false accusation of rape against Ulrich Nielsen, set the stage for long-standing tensions. In 2019, her affair with Ulrich ends due to Mikkel's disappearance. She also blackmails Aleksander Tiedemann using his secret identity as Boris Niewald. Her son Jonas is the central character of the series.
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