Criminal: Germany

I'm a big fan of Criminal UK, it set the bar for the sister shows. I didn't care for Spain, perhaps it was the lame translation, but Germany seems to be the closest to UK that I've seen yet. I'm impressed at how similar the sets are, but so far none of them have lived up to the expectations set by UK. Just when I thought Germany might be a decent version, in comes the 50-something old German guy flinging his coat and stomping his foot. I'm afraid he's going to wreck the entire series for me...

I started this series from France. Each country has its own characteristics which you definitely can see if you pay attention to it.

Since it is about criminal investigations so I did not expect the tension between the detectives and the criminals. My focus, on the other hand, is how the detectives crack open a window and get the criminals to take their own stories. If you expect to see water tortures or techniques that have been repeatedly use over and over in action movies, then please turn to other titles. This series is not ideal for you.

The first episode of Germany version is not attractive AT ALL. I have to be honest with you. In comparison to other three first episodes, the Germany 1st episode did not catch my eyes. Keep in mind that not only the investigation is the main focus in the first episode, but the relationship inside the team is introduced.

However, the consequence of the 2nd episode freshens up my perspective on this series. The twist in the 3rd episode really goes into my heart. The acting is really so good that I almost can feel the hatred, loss, and desire from the criminal's eyes.

In contrast, the ending of the 3rd episode of France version and UK version looks more like an opening of the storyline of the investigation team. Not really focus/closure on the investigation.

Good acting, good storyline (not sure if any of them is true), very worthy watching.

Gripping story line, great actors - especially Nina hoss ...she's amazing! I want to see more from Criminal Germany 😆👌 Anyway...worth to watch 😅

Watched all 12 of these 4 different countries, 12 different cases split between 4 teams of detectives. Interesting and intriguing.

Definitely one case here is a direct referance to one of the most infamous serial killers in British and I'd say world history. ( No spoilers given however )

Very good , not too bad the dubbing on this one but the subtitles give more authentic vibe.

Germany deffo as something going on I hope to be revealed in another series.

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The German series is a must watch. The dialogues are on point, the script has twists and interrogation techniques are visceral. Each Episode of 40 minutes keeps you guessing who did what and why with realistic twists. A wonderful blend of emotion, anger and logic, these short stories are entertaining as well as gives a deeper look into why people do what they do. Nina Hoss (Homeland), Sylvester Groth (Inglorious Basterds) and Eva Meckbach deliver intense yet realistic performances.

As a huge fan of Mindhunter, this is no less with faster storytelling and BANG ON without any drag. I give a 10 but would reserve 9/10 for the sake of sanity. Don't miss this.