Television shows set in Germany

Dark is a German science-fiction mystery thriller television series created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. It ran for three seasons from 2017 to 2020. The story primarily follows four families from the fictional town of Winden, Germany, as they pursue the truth in the aftermath of a child's disappearance, unraveling a sinister time travel conspiracy that spans several generations. The series explores the existential implications of time and its effect on human nature and life, with its plot structure making prominent use of the bootstrap paradox. It features a large ensemble cast led by Louis Hofmann.

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2020 German television series

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2000 miniseries directed by Yves Simoneau

German science fiction television series

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2018 British television miniseries

Sløborn (titled The Island in English release) is an apocalyptic German-Danish television series produced by Syrreal Entertainment, ZDF, Tobis Film, and Nordisk Film. It consists of 3 seasons and 20 total episodes released between July 2020 and February 2024.

2018 German-Luxembourgian television miniseries

British crime drama

Biohackers is a German techno-thriller television series created by Christian Ditter that premiered on Netflix on 20 August 2020. A week after its release, the series was renewed for a second season, which was released on 9 July 2021.

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1989 Spanish animated television series created by Cruz Delgado

2018 German television series

Spy/Master is a Romanian fictional Cold War spy thriller television series created by Adina Sădeanu and Kirsten Peters and starring Alec Secăreanu. Set in 1978 and filmed in Hungary and Romania, the series is loosely based on the real-life defection of Romanian spymaster Ion Mihai Pacepa. The series was produced by Mobra Films (Romania) and Proton Cinema (Hungary) for HBO Romania and Warner TV Serie and premiered on HBO Max in May 2023.

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German television series

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Heweliusz is a Polish historical drama television miniseries about the sinking of the MS Jan Heweliusz. Featuring an ensemble cast, it stars Magdalena Różczka, Michał Żurawski, Konrad Eleryk, Justyna Wasilewska, and Borys Szyc. It was released on Netflix on 5 November 2025.

2025 Polish miniseries

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