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German Crime Story: Gefesselt

Series Overview

Nela Langenbeck is a commissioner with the Hamburg police and not only fights against crime, but also against the misogynist structures of the police apparatus of the 1990s. She and her colleagues are not really taken seriously and are often treated more like secretaries. You can make coffee and sort files. Langenbeck is investigating the case of the acid barrel murderer Raik Doormann, who absolutely needs to be under lock and key because she is the only one who takes an escaped victim seriously. Doorman abducts, tortures and kills women in his own nuclear bunker and throws body parts into acid barrels. His goal is to extort money to make his dream of living in Costa Rica possible. The commissioner gets on the trail of the woman killer and uncovers incredibly brutal machinations that keep the whole country in suspense...

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
Prime Video
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

43 min per episode

Air Date Window

2023 – Present

Premiered: Fri, Jan 13, 2023

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Fri, Jan 13, 2023

Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”

The interrogations put a strain on the investigators, because Raik Doormann never tires of inventing new stories. Nela Langenbeck visits Ludwig Lübke to find out more about Raik Doormann's past.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Florian Schwarz

Screenplay & Story

Michael Proehl

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Proehl

Writer

Florian Schwarz

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 16

16: FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About German Crime Story: Gefesselt

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What is German Crime Story: Gefesselt about?

Nela Langenbeck is a commissioner with the Hamburg police and not only fights against crime, but also against the misogynist structures of the police apparatus of the 1990s. She and her colleagues are not really taken seriously and are often treated more like secretaries. You can make coffee and sort files. Langenbeck is investigating the case of the acid barrel murderer Raik Doormann, who absolutely needs to be under lock and key because she is the only one who takes an escaped victim seriously. Doorman abducts, tortures and kills women in his own nuclear bunker and throws body parts into acid barrels. His goal is to extort money to make his dream of living in Costa Rica possible. The commissioner gets on the trail of the woman killer and uncovers incredibly brutal machinations that keep the whole country in suspense...

How many seasons does German Crime Story: Gefesselt have?

German Crime Story: Gefesselt comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in German Crime Story: Gefesselt?

Key cast members in German Crime Story: Gefesselt include Oliver Masucci, Angelina Häntsch, Sylvester Groth, Wolf Danny Homann, Valentina Sauca.

Who created or directed German Crime Story: Gefesselt?

German Crime Story: Gefesselt was developed and directed by Florian Schwarz.