Ep 2. Black Boxes (Episode 2 of 6)

Welcome to Hindafing is a German television show that follows the story of a corrupt mayor of a small Bavarian town, who tries to gain power and profit at any cost. The show is set in the fictional town of Hindafing and focuses on political satire and dark humor.

Episode 2 of Season 1 is titled "Black Boxes" and the episode opens with the aftermath of a car accident at a local quarry. Alfred, the mayor's assistant, is involved in the accident, and his car ends up falling into the quarry. Alfred was supposed to take a "black box" to Munich, which contained crucial information that could harm the mayor's reputation.

The accident scene is swarmed by police, and the mayor's team starts to panic, as they fear that the black box will be discovered. The mayor's advisor, Max, decides to take charge, and he calls in a favor to get the black box out of the car before the police find it. Max turns to a local criminal, Jürgen, for help, and Jürgen agrees to retrieve the black box for a large sum of money. Max gives Jürgen the location of the car and promises to pay him once he retrieves the black box.

Meanwhile, the mayor is trying to deal with other problems in the town. A group of farmers has taken over the town hall and is protesting against the mayor's new cattle market plans. The mayor is at a loss as to what to do, and he turns to his assistant, Alfred, for help. However, Alfred is still reeling from the car accident and is in no condition to help the mayor.

The mayor decides to take matters into his own hands and goes to the town hall to confront the farmers. He tries to talk to them, but they refuse to listen. The situation quickly escalates, and the farmers start a fight. The mayor is outnumbered and beaten, but he is saved by the arrival of the police.

Back at the quarry, Jürgen retrieves the black box from the car, but he realizes that it's not the right one. Max had given him the wrong location, and Jürgen is left with nothing to show for his efforts. He confronts Max, who is forced to admit that he made a mistake. However, Max refuses to pay Jürgen for his services, and Jürgen threatens to go to the police and reveal everything.

The episode ends with the mayor's team trying to figure out what to do next. They are unsure how to deal with Jürgen's threat, and the situation is getting increasingly tense. In the next episode, the true contents of the black box and its implications for the mayor will be revealed.

Overall, "Black Boxes" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that shows the extent to which the mayor and his team are willing to go to protect their interests. The episode also highlights the political and social tensions in the town and the challenges the mayor faces in keeping his power. Welcome to Hindafing is a must-see for fans of political satire and dark humor.