1 Season
8 Episode
Oderbruch - Season 1
The sinister discovery of numerous murder victims shocks the Oderbruch region. The serial murder case brings Detective Roland Voit to his hometown to work with Polish police officer Stanislaw Zajak. Voit’s former colleague and childhood sweetheart, Maggie Kring, is also called in to join the police investigation when her family comes under immediate suspicion. In their investigation, Maggie and Voit delve deep into their own past to finally uncover the true circumstances of the death of Maggie’s brother and the sinister truth of this case, which lies beyond human imagination.
- Year: 2024
- Country: Germany, United Kingdom
- Genre: Mystery, Drama, Crime
- Studio: Das Erste
- Keyword: supernatural, series of murders, admiring
- Director: Adolfo J. Kolmerer, Arend Remmers, Christian Alvart
- Cast: Felix Kramer, Lucas Gregorowicz, Karoline Schuch, André Hennicke, Alix Heyblom, Julius Gause
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Its rare to come across a series, these days, you can genuinely call "original" German series "Oderbruch", meets that definition. This is a clever mix of crime supernatural thriller, that starts conventionally enough but then blends in surreal, otherworldly elements, that step beyond a typical, crime thriller. Its a compelling watch, that slowly draws you in. Characters, who on first glance, may appear atypical, damaged or disturbed, are not what they seem. Its the upending of the conventions of presumed normalcy and reality, that makes this series, so addictive. On the downside, what could have been dialled back somewhat, are the, at times, cringe worthy scenes of blood and self mutilation. I appreciate what they are in reference to but it still felt, a little heavy handed. In summary, "Oderbruch" is an intelligent series, that cleverly crafts a tale that steps beyond what you might expect. A recommended watch.