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Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.
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Episode 1
A mass grave is found in the woods. Charlotte's sister Toni makes a troubling discovery. A meeting with Homicide leads Rath to a dreadful realization.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Udo Samel, Luc Feit, Anton von Lucke, Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Godehard Giese, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Marie-Anne Fliegel
Episode 2
Jänicke spots a match that leads to two suspects in the Red Fortress massacre. Blackmail and bribes fuel a Soviet-German tug-of-war over the train.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Jacob Matschenz, Anton von Lucke, Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Godehard Giese, Jeanette Hain, Irene Böhm, Marion Kracht
Episode 3
Trochin transacts his deal with Benda. Moritz snoops in Wolter's cellar. Rath and photographer Gräf gather proof of a secret air force base in Lipetsk.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Jacob Matschenz, Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Julius Feldmeier, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Hanns Zischler, Werner Wölbern, Lilli Fichtner
Episode 4
The ballistics report in a police officer's murder casts suspicion on two colleagues. While her employers are out, Greta steals a moment with Fritz.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Udo Samel, Luc Feit, Jacob Matschenz, Anton von Lucke, Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Godehard Giese, Sebastian Urzendowsky
Episode 5
Greta witnesses a horrifying scene. In police custody, the Black Reichswehr leaders are visited by a collaborator. Charlotte fights for survival.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Jacob Matschenz, Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Julius Feldmeier, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Marie-Anne Fliegel, Joachim Paul Assböck, Werner Wölbern
Episode 6
A radio announcement makes Rath realize what the Black Reichswehr is planning. Charlotte stumbles upon a find that she hopes will save her life.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Julius Feldmeier, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Irene Böhm, Werner Wölbern, Wolfgang Lindner, Günter Lamprecht
Episode 7
Defying Benda's orders, Rath and Charlotte race to intercept the train. Helga speaks her mind at a memorial. Greta participates in a vengeful plot.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Jacob Matschenz, Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Jeanette Hain, Julius Feldmeier, Detlef Bierstedt, Oskar von Schönfels, Emilia Bohrisch
Episode 8
Greatly outnumbered, Rath, Henning and Czerwinski use their wits to fight their foes. Svetlana is tracked down. Dr. Schmidt forces a truth to be seen.
Directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik HandloegtenWritten by Achim von Borries, Tom Tykwer, Hendrik HandloegtenGuest stars Rüdiger Klink, Thorsten Merten, Jeanette Hain, Ivan Shvedoff, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Joachim Paul Assböck, Hanns Zischler, Katja Hiller
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Volker BruchGereon Rath
Liv Lisa FriesCharlotte Ritter
Leonie BeneschGreta Overbeck
Lars EidingerAlfred Nyssen
Benno FürmannGünter Wendt
Mišel MatičevićEdgar 'The Armenian' Kasabian
Ronald ZehrfeldWalter Weintraub
Meret BeckerEsther Kasabian
Sky OneGermany
Beta FilmGermany
X Filme Creative PoolGermany
ARDGermany
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