Babylon Berlin concludes as new Berlin-set crime series begins production

The acclaimed German crime series Babylon Berlin has concluded its final season. The eighth and final installment focuses on the rise of the Nazi party in 1933, beginning with Adolf Hitler's appointment as Chancellor and following the political shifts through March 1933. The season continues to follow characters Charlotte Ritter and Gereon Rath amidst a backdrop of murder investigations and historical upheaval.

As Babylon Berlin ends, a new period crime series titled Berlin Noir is currently in production for Apple TV. Set in 1928 Berlin, the series is based on Philip Kerr’s Metropolis novel and follows detective Bernie Gunther as he hunts a serial killer. The production stars Jack Lowden, who is noted as a potential candidate for future James Bond roles.