Boardwalk Empire
A slow-burning, opulent crime saga that immerses you in a morally murky world of power and corruption, demanding close attention.
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Babylon Berlin
A richly textured, slow-burning noir that immerses you in a decadent, dangerous world of political intrigue and personal secrets.
About German thriller TV series set in the Weimar Republic
Genres period drama, crime fiction, historical drama, thriller
Created by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Written by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Starring Karl Markovics, Liv Lisa Fries, Benno Fürmann, Lars Eidinger, Volker Bruch, Martin Wuttke, Hannah Herzsprung, Meret Becker
Music Johnny Klimek
Length 5 seasons, 48 episodes, 45 min each
Network Sky One (Germany)
Country Germany
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