Overview

• ‘Dunkelheit’ aired on October 5 at 20:15 on Das Erste and is available to stream in the ARD Mediathek.
• The new Frankfurt duo, Maryam Azadi (Melika Foroutan) and Hamza Kulina (Edin Hasanović), investigates long‑unsolved murders in a dedicated cold‑case unit.
• The opening case begins when a woman clearing her late father’s garage finds sealed containers with human remains, a premise explicitly inspired by the Main‑Ripper investigation.
• Early reviews highlight the series’ focus on victims and bereaved families, strong lead performances, and a grounded procedural style that avoids perpetrator sensationalism.
• Hessischer Rundfunk has scheduled follow‑ups: ‘Licht’ on November 30, 2025, with a third film, ‘Fackel,’ expected in 2026.