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R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten

2007·Show
25Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb4.3
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R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten is a German television series broadcast by Sat.1 since 2007. The R. I. S. in the title is an acronym for Rechtsmedizinische Investigative Sonderkommission, referring to the fictional police investigation unit that is the focus of the series. The series, a crime drama, is a remake of an Italian television series entitled RIS Delitti Imperfetti. The first season ended on 10 June 2007. The second and final season with another 13 episodes began airing 15 November 2007.
Forensic Crime DramaPolice ProceduralGerman TelevisionIntriguing MysteriesInvestigation UnitMedical Examiner FocusRealistic CrimeTense SuspenseCharacter-Driven Investigations

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Directed by:
Florian Froschmayer

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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

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How many seasons does R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 25 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

When did R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten air?

It ran from 2007 to 2008 and has ended.

What language is R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.