Berlin Noir: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Berlin Noir, based on Philip Kerr's novel Metropolis, follows Bernie Gunther's early career as he rises through the ranks of the Berlin Murder Squad. The story is set against the backdrop of Weimar-era Berlin, a city marked by both unprecedented freedom and growing political instability. As Gunther investigates these seemingly random killings, he confronts a society on the cusp of radical change, with the shadow of the Nazi party growing ever larger. The series explores themes of truth, justice, and survival in a city teetering on the edge of chaos, as Bernie navigates a world where the rules are constantly shifting and the line between right and wrong blurs.

Series details

• Title: Berlin Noir
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Crime
• Status in TVmaze: In Development
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Apple TV
• TVMaze ID: 86005
• IMDb ID: tt36719777
• TVDB ID: 462950

Cast and credited roles

• Jack Lowden — Bernie Gunther
• Colin Firth — Paul Lohser

Source and licence

Adapted from Berlin Noir on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.