ZDF Launches New Crime Series 'Basically Murder' Set in Teutoburg Forest
German public broadcaster ZDF has premiered a new crime television series titled 'Basically Murder' (original title: 'Mord ist auch keine Lösung'), set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Teutoburg Forest in North Rhine-Westphalia. The debut episode, 'Blutsbande,' introduces investigators Paula and Leon Schäfer, a sibling duo portrayed by Hanna Plaß and Jakob Benkhofer. Their professional partnership is complicated by strained family dynamics, as Paula returns to her hometown of Detmold after years away, creating tension with her brother and retired police officer father. The plot centers on the mysterious death of a young man who falls from the iconic Externsteine rock formation. As the siblings navigate their personal conflicts and professional duties, they investigate potential suspects, including political radicals and local business figures. The series combines regional scenery with a character-driven narrative, exploring themes of family dysfunction and local politics. Supported by a strong cast including Ann-Kathrin Kramer and Bernhard Schir, the show aims to establish a new regional crime franchise that balances thriller elements with deep interpersonal drama, marking a fresh addition to German television programming.
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ZDF Launches New Crime Series 'Basically Murder' Set in Teutoburg Forest
German public broadcaster ZDF has premiered a new crime television series titled 'Basically Murder' (original title: 'Mord ist auch keine Lösung'), set against the atmospheric backdrop of the Teutoburg Forest in North Rhine-Westphalia. The debut episode, 'Blutsbande,' introduces investigators Paula and Leon Schäfer, a sibling duo portrayed by Hanna Plaß and Jakob Benkhofer. Their professional partnership is complicated by strained family dynamics, as Paula returns to her hometown of Detmold after years away, creating tension with her brother and retired police officer father. The plot centers on the mysterious death of a young man who falls from the iconic Externsteine rock formation. As the siblings navigate their personal conflicts and professional duties, they investigate potential suspects, including political radicals and local business figures. The series combines regional scenery with a character-driven narrative, exploring themes of family dysfunction and local politics. Supported by a strong cast including Ann-Kathrin Kramer and Bernhard Schir, the show aims to establish a new regional crime franchise that balances thriller elements with deep interpersonal drama, marking a fresh addition to German television programming.
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