Black Forest Homicides: Characters, Synopsis, and All We've Learned So Far
Let's dive into "The Black Forest Murders" - a gritty German crime thriller now available on BBC iPlayer as a box set, or on Saturday nights on BBC Four. If you're into intense police investigations and gripping mysteries, this show's for you.
With a background rooted in two real-life criminal cases, this four-part drama takes the form of a fictional police thriller, inspired by Walter Roth's non-fiction book "SOKO Erle."
Nina Kunzendorf, well-known for her role in Furia, steps into the shoes of the protagonist, Senior Detective Barbara Kramer. In an interview with a German magazine, Kunzendorf reveals that her character "is not a typical TV crime detective." Instead, Kramer's investigation is the focus, and her backstory is kept minimal, leaving room for audience interpretation.
Let's take a closer look at the plot...
The Black Forest Murders Unfold
The show centers on the investigation into two young women's murders in southern Germany. With Kramer and her team, including Thomas Riedle (played by Tilman Strauß), leading the charge, they face numerous challenges as they gather evidence and pieced together clues. The investigation takes a dramatic turn when a second murder is discovered, raising questions about whether the two crimes are connected.
As the team grows into a large special investigation unit, they face both external and internal pressures as the investigation drags on for months. However, their determination pays off as they finally solve the case.
What to Expect in Each Episode
Here's a quick breakdown of the events in each episode:
- The search for a missing woman takes 17 hours before the team gets involved.
- With few leads, the discovery of a second body close by leads the team to believe a serial killer is on the loose.
- A crucial piece of evidence in one case leads to a suspect, but there's no breakthrough in the other.
- As the investigation hits the 100-day mark, the team finally discovers evidence from the murder weapon, narrowing the pool of potential suspects.
The Cast
Joining Kunzendorf and Strauß are stars like Aliki Hirsch, Božidar Kocevski, Atrin Haghdoust, David Richter, Liliane Amuat, Florian Hertweck, Markus Krojer, Katja Bürkle, Sophia Schober, and Mira Huber.
Is there a trailer?
As of now, no official trailer for "The Black Forest Murders" has been released.
"The Black Forest Murders" is a Lailaps Film (a STUDIOCANAL Company) production, supported by SWR and the FilmFernsehFonds Bayern. Sue Deeks, Head of BBC Programme Acquisition, praises the show as "an authentic and compelling crime series focussing on the work of a meticulous investigative team."
Take a break from your usual TV routines and immerse yourself in this psychological thriller, available on BBC iPlayer now. For more amazing BBC dramas, check out our guide!
- If you're seeking intense police investigations and gripping mysteries, you might want to stream "The Black Forest Murders" on BBC iPlayer or catch it on BBC Four on Saturday nights.
- The four-part drama "The Black Forest Murders" is inspired by real-life cases and follows the investigation into two young women's murders in southern Germany.
- Nina Kunzendorf, known for her role in Furia, portrays the protagonist, Senior Detective Barbara Kramer, who is not a typical TV crime detective, according to Kunzendorf herself.
- In the series "The Black Forest Murders", Nina Kunzendorf stars alongside a talented cast including Aliki Hirsch, Božidar Kocevski, Atrin Haghdoust, and others.
- Keep an eye out for the intricate plot unfolding in each episode of "The Black Forest Murders", ranging from the search for a missing woman to the discovery of evidence from the murder weapon after 100 days of investigation.
- As of now, an official trailer for "The Black Forest Murders" hasn't been released, but the psychological thriller promises to be an authentic and compelling addition to your entertainment on BBC iPlayer.
