Overview

• The drama merges two real 2016 criminal cases from southern Germany, following a special unit as they probe the murders of young women.
• Detective Barbara Kramer, portrayed by Nina Kunzendorf, leads the Lauburg team alongside Tilman Strauß’s Thomas Riedle in a hunt for a brutal killer.
• Upon its BBC iPlayer debut in early June, viewers praised the series for its suspenseful pacing and realistic depiction of police work.
• Critics lauded the show’s authenticity, with The Sydney Morning Herald awarding four stars and calling it "outstanding."
• The Guardian described the narrative as a "satisfying puzzle" that steadily unfolds without resorting to contrived action sequences.