Murder by the Lake

A scenic, slow-burning procedural where picturesque lakeside calm hides old grudges and quiet, tangled secrets.

Created by

Andreas Linke, Hannu Salonen

Genres

Crime

Starring

Matthias Koeberlin, Hary Prinz, Stefan Pohl

Overview

With the border between Austria and Germany running through its waters, Lake Constance provides the setting for a series of murder investigations. Beneath its scenic shores lie crimes with roots in the region's history, local folklore and long-standing family feuds. Working alongside his Austrian colleagues, German detective Micha Oberländer follows the clues, pieces together the circumstances behind each murder and uncovers secrets that often reach back generations. Meanwhile, changing partnerships and shifting alliances within the team add their own tensions and complications.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, mystery, family, betrayal

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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