Breitscheidplatz 19/12 - Season 1

Germany, summer 2015: The Islamic State (IS) is recruiting for the war in Syria. In North Rhine-Westphalia, Friedrich—a department head at the State Criminal Police Office (LKA)—orders the arrest of a radicalized student named Soylu, aiming to demonstrate that the authorities are taking action. (imdb)

Following the Bataclan attack in Paris, the pressure on Laudin and his special task force intensifies. Cem, who is already well-versed in the Islamist scene, uncovers information that brings two hate preachers to the attention of the State Criminal Police Office (LKA). He also takes note of a young man: 27-year-old Anis—a "psycho. (imdb)

Things are heating up for the informant, Cem. His real identity has been exposed, and he now needs authentic-looking documents for his alias. However, he fails to tell Laudin just how serious the situation has become. When his friend—the radical preacher Salaman—summons him to the congregation, Cem finds himself facing a dangerous predicament. (imdb)

Following a "blunder" by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), Anis is free again—and has gone into hiding. The Islamists now know they are being monitored. The "Emir" orders a hunt for a traitor. When Anis pays an unannounced visit to Cem, Cem fears for his life. Meanwhile, Laudin loses his patience in his power struggle with the BKA. (imdb)

A raid targeting Islamists is imminent. Laudin has very little time to secure solid evidence—because, once the raid takes place, his informant will have to go into hiding. Cem proposes an arms deal as a way to implicate the "Emir" and his entourage in a criminal offense. (imdb)

At the State Criminal Police Office (LKA), there is cause for celebration: thanks to a key witness, IS structures are dismantled and leading figures are arrested. But the wrath of the "emir" puts the man he believes betrayed him in mortal danger—even while under witness protection. (imdb)