The glittering excesses of 1929 Berlin with organized crime and political extremists extending their power throughout town. Gereon Rath, (Volker Bruch) a young cop from Cologne, is transferred to the vice squad, which is headed by the seemingly affable Bruno Wolter (Peter Kurth). Charlotte Ritter (Liv Lisa Fries) is a stenographer for the homicide department who lives a double life in the city's cabarets, a valuable resource for Rath's investigations which are tangled webs of corruption. One of the most critically acclaimed European television shows of the decade. 12 ½ hrs, 4 DVDs. German with English subtitles.