Making The Billion Dollar Code

This docudrama follows the true story of Carsten Schlüter and Jörg Hoppe, two young computer pioneers from Berlin who, in the early 1990s, developed a revolutionary idea for a search engine. Their quest to take on the American giants leads them into a legal battle that ultimately takes them to the US Supreme Court.

The series was generally well-received, praised for its engaging storytelling and historical accuracy in depicting the early days of the internet and the legal battles that ensued. It resonated with audiences interested in tech history and the David vs. Goliath narrative.

• Praised for its compelling narrative and faithful portrayal of a significant moment in tech history.
• Appreciated for bringing to light the complex legal and entrepreneurial challenges faced by early internet pioneers.
• Seen as an engaging and educational watch for those interested in the origins of search engine technology.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the series' ability to explain complex legal and technical details in an accessible manner, with many finding the true story behind the lawsuit to be fascinating and inspiring.

The series is based on the real-life legal battle between the German company ART+COM and Google over the patent for a search engine's map visualization technology.