Babylon Berlin

I guess every generation gets the Berlin Alexanderplatz that they deserve... although, this is really more like Von Trier's Europa for idiots, isn't it?

Solid drama filled with all sorts of betrayal, murder, and political intrigue. Excellent cast, exceptional performances, and superb production.

S1 & S2: around 80, S3: around 65. I have to admit some of the score comes from the sets which look like Bauhaus catalogues.

Seasons 1 and 2: 95 Season 3: 85

An above average noirish period crime/espionage drama that manages to be quite grounded in the byzantine politics of Weimar era Germany; except it also touches on the occult, hypnotism and mesmerism as well. I love the art deco production design, the deeply shadowed lighting, and the doom cadenced plot.

Storyline jumps around too much for my taste. Characters are bland and unlikable. (3 episodes)

Season 1: 85, Season 2: 80, Season 3: 80

(2 episodes)

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S2

It was off to a very promising start. But because several people told me that the first season didn't stick the landing, I chose to simply move on to other shows not even halfway into it. Pretty shallow and disloyal of me, I guess. (3 episodes)

I saw 4 season in a row. It was wonderful. Good combination of all i love, history, mystery, romance chemistry and gangstery!

Season 1 65.

A genuinely world-class neo-noir that brings to life the glamour, decay and foreboding of the late-stage Weimar Republic. The male lead is a damaged mess, but charismatic in his own way - the female lead is the ultimate flapper, and the slow-burn background romance development between them is an endearing part of the show that brings some light to the corruption and extremism they both face.