Babylon Berlin, taking place in Germany during the late 1920s’ Weimar Republic, is a truly remarkable series that has arrived as an unexpected pleasure for viewers in America. The production values are outstanding, and the performances from the cast are exceptional. The English dubbing is so skillfully done that initially I was convinced it had been filmed in English originally. Regardless of its cost, this program left me quite impressed. Liv Lisa Fries portrays Charlotte Ritter, a resourceful young woman who takes on various jobs—including temporary work for the police—to help support her large family. She’s characterized by her determination, intelligence, and willingness to do what's necessary for her younger sister, elderly mother and grandfather, as well as an older sibling and her husband who doesn’t contribute. Volcher Bruch plays Detective Gereon Rath, a detective from Cologne assigned to Berlin. Over the initial episodes, it gradually becomes clear what that assignment entails and how it connects to a potential danger facing the German government. Germany was experiencing extreme poverty and uncontrollable inflation at this time, creating a stark divide between those who maintained their wealth and the rest of the population. This is evident in scenes depicting numerous young women desperately seeking short-term office work or any kind of employment. Many resorted to prostitution simply to survive. As expected, communists exploited these circumstances to gain followers, something we witness occurring within Berlin. I am genuinely impressed by this series, and I’m hoping it will be renewed for many more seasons.

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