Oderbruch

What an interesting and unusual development

I was thrilled with the season - how carefully and excitingly the story was developed, by the actors and especially by the main characters. The story is really unusual, the atmosphere terrific and the ending makes me hope for a second season.

I'm very surprised about the extremely bad reviews (some of them). Someone zaps in, sees some strange-looking vampire stuff (without having seen the whole prequel) and has perhaps read a bad review in time (like me ;-)) and then spontaneously knocks in a star. I felt the other way around. But then I was delighted with what I saw.

One-star ratings come (so far) exclusively from Germany itself. There are also no 2-star and 3-star ratings in other countries.

This shows how badly the Germans treat their own productions.

Very appealing crime series from German production! For the first time, the German television station ARD is collaborating with the American television station CBS on a series production. Dark atmosphere, morbid images of the Oder between Poland and Germany, German and Polish are spoken! Director and producer Christian ALVART does a lot of things right.

The entry is awesome and can easily keep up with the current fourth season of the HBO series TRUE DETECTIVE. The main actors (Karoline SCHUCH, Felix KRAMER, Lukas GREGOROWICZ) are fine, and there is a nice surprise in episode 4!

This German series is recommended and is based on masterpieces such as THE PASS, BABYLON BERLIN, LIEBES KIND and DARK.

The production quality is great. Even with that budget. Casting is top tier. Especially different actors portraying the same character at different ages.

Felix Kramer is perfect for what he tries to be.

Not the usual protagonist you expect, tho.

I enjoy him even more here than in 'Dogs of Berlin'.

Karoline Schuch is impeccable. One of Germany's top 3 actresses working today for sure. Nothing more has to be said.

Lucas Gregorowicz is wonderful. Would have loved to see a bit more of him. Came a little short in my opinion.

The production design is awesome. Many sets, but each given a lot of love.

Julius Gause isn't my favourite here. But he does a lot for his young age, gotta respect that.

The seniors and child actors do a very solid job as well. Especially Maggie's father at '97.

Overall, I enjoyed this a LOT.

One too many twists at the end, maybe. A bit too much drag and/or the wrong focus in one middle episode. And the ending is rushed imo.

More of this.

8/10.

Truly a standout series, a rarity in German television. The way it grabs your attention and refuses to let go is remarkable. Christian Alvart has long been known for his expertise in creating suspense, but what he and his team have achieved here goes beyond expectations. The tension is perfectly balanced and sustained throughout, making every scene compelling. The show's mix of crime and mystery is executed with such finesse that it's no surprise it received international recognition, even winning the Best Fiction Series Award at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz. Its popularity is undeniable, with nearly 7 million views on ARD Mediathek within just ten days of its release. "Oderbruch" is a prime example of how German productions can deliver world-class storytelling and unforgettable moments. It's a rare gem that raises the bar for what German television can achieve.

A series that isn't great in every aspect, but it's great that it's now possible in Germany to realize such a series with ARD. Of course, there's also something like Dark, and that's great too, but as a Netflix production, it's still something different and not comparable. Oderbruch is a very good, exciting mystery series that is best approached without any prior knowledge and given a chance, even if there may initially be aspects that seem poorly executed at first glance. Just wait and enjoy; it's definitely worth it. I'm a bit worried about the second season, tho, since the major twist is already known.