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Babylon Berlin

2017 – 2026Show5 seasons48 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
91
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4Metacritic–8.3Rotten Tomatoes100%90%

A nerve-racking, nostalgic drama series about history and crime, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 48 episodes · best: S2E7 "Episode #2.7" 8.7

Episodes

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Story

Welcome to the city of sins.

Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Crime Thriller
  • Weimar Republic Historical Epic
  • Atmospheric & Melancholic
  • Political Intrigue
  • Visually Stunning Cinematography
  • Complex Character Drama
  • Gritty Urban Decay
  • Period Piece Immersion
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

24 of 256 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Achim von Borries
Written by
Tom Tykwer, Hendrik Handloegten, Achim von Borries
Produced by
Uwe Schott, Stefan Arndt, Michael Polle
Music by
Tom Tykwer, Johnny Klimek

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Facts

October 13, 2017 · September 10, 2026 · Ended

First aired
October 13, 2017
Last aired
September 10, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 48 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
49 countries

Tropes

Artistic License – History, The Revolution Will Not Be Civilised, Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot +9

  • Artistic License – History
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Civilised
  • Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot
  • Morality Pet
  • Freudian Trio
  • Montage Out
  • Iris Out
  • Shell-Shocked Veteran
  • Enemy Civil War
  • Red Scare
  • Wham Line
  • Crash the Economy

12 of 98 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Babylon Berlin?"

Questions about Babylon Berlin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Babylon Berlin?

KanopyHooplaMZ ChoiceMhz ChoicePlexXumo Play

In the United States, Babylon Berlin streams on Kanopy, MZ Choice, and Mhz Choice, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Xumo Play. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Babylon Berlin worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (86).

Will I feel good after watching Babylon Berlin?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Babylon Berlin in English?

German

No, it was made in German.

What tropes does Babylon Berlin use?

Artistic License – HistoryThe Revolution Will Not Be CivilisedMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotMorality PetFreudian TrioMontage OutIris OutShell-Shocked VeteranEnemy Civil WarRed ScareWham LineCrash the Economyand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 tropes for it, including Artistic License – History, The Revolution Will Not Be Civilised, and Minor Crime Reveals Major Plot.