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R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten

2007 – 2008Show2 seasons25 episodes

Crime
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3

A gripping, tense crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 25 episodes · best: S1E1 "Freund und Feind" 5.0

Episodes

5.0

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Forensic Crime Drama
  • Police Procedural
  • German Television
  • Intriguing Mysteries
  • Investigation Unit
  • Medical Examiner Focus
  • Realistic Crime
  • Tense Suspense
  • Character-Driven Investigations

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Florian Froschmayer

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 25, 2007 · February 7, 2008 · Ended

First aired
March 25, 2007
Last aired
February 7, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 25 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime
Original language
German
Made in
Germany

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten worth watching?"

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Is R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 4.3).

How long does it take to watch R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten?

19 h

About 19 hours: 25 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2008.

Is R. I. S. – Die Sprache der Toten in English?

German

No, it was made in German.