Hannah Doppler

Lore & Background

Hannah Kahnwald'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 she discovers his affair with Katharina. This act has lasting consequences, influencing the dynamics between the Kahnwald and Nielsen families for decades. By 2019, Hannah is herself having an affair with Ulrich, but this ends abruptly when Mikkel Nielsen disappears. 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.

In Their Own Story

Hannah's story is one of obsession and manipulation. In 1986, she is shown to have an obsession with Ulrich Nielsen. After discovering his affair with Katharina, she goes so far as to accuse him of rape. In 2019, she is having an affair with Ulrich, but it ends abruptly due to Mikkel's disappearance. Hannah is also aware of Aleksander Tiedemann's real name, Boris Niewald, and uses this to blackmail him. She is the mother of Jonas Kahnwald and the widow of Michael Kahnwald, who 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.

Did You Know?

• Hannah Kahnwald is portrayed by two actresses: Maja Schöne as the adult and Ella Lee as the younger version.
• In 1986, Hannah falsely accused Ulrich Nielsen of rape after discovering his affair with Katharina.
• Hannah is aware that Aleksander Tiedemann's real name is Boris Niewald and uses this to blackmail him.
• Hannah's husband, Michael Kahnwald, committed suicide on June 21, 2019.
• Hannah's affair with Ulrich Nielsen in 2019 ends abruptly due to Mikkel's disappearance.