Borderland

2017·Show
4Episodes in1Season·NR
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

HooplaMZ ChoiceMhz Choice

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Borderland fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Gritty police thriller about a German father-daughter team working with French colleagues to battle organized crime in the German border town of Kehl.
Gritty Police ThrillerCross-Border CrimeOrganized CrimeFamily ConflictSuspensefulFast-PacedBleak ToneIntriguing MysteryEuropean Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Rowitz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Borderland

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Where can I stream Borderland legally?

HooplaMZ ChoiceMhz Choice

Borderland is included with a subscription to Mhz Choice in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Borderland worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Borderland rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Borderland have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 4 episodes.

When did Borderland air?

It ran from 2017 to 2020 and has ended.

What language is Borderland in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Borderland?

22ARBOCACLCOCRDEDOECESGBGGGTHN+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Borderland in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Borderland use?

The SpockWorking-Class HeroHeroic BSoDGuilt ComplexFour-Temperament EnsembleFreudian TrioLes CollaborateursDeadpan SnarkerAuthor AvatarReasonable Authority FigureCamera AbuseThrow It Inand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Borderland, including The Spock, Working-Class Hero, Heroic BSoD.

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