ARD Miniseries 'Spuren' Offers a Realistic Look at Police Work

The four-part series, inspired by real-life cases, highlights the meticulous and often grueling nature of criminal investigations.

'Spuren,' airing February 15 on ARD, is based on two real-life murder cases from 2016 in southwestern Germany.
The series focuses on the detailed and collaborative work of a 40-member special task force (SOKO) rather than sensationalized action or personal drama.
Nina Kunzendorf leads the cast as Kriminaloberrätin Barbara Kramer, praised for her restrained and authentic performance.
The show emphasizes realism, depicting the painstaking process of evidence collection, analysis, and cross-border collaboration.
Adapted from the book 'Soko Erle' by Walter Roth, it has been commended by law enforcement for its accurate portrayal of investigative work.