Beneath the decadence of 1929 Berlin, lies an underworld city of sin. Police investigator Gereon Rath has been transferred from Cologne to the epicenter of political and social changes in the Golden Twenties.
The best episode of "Babylon Berlin" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.5/10 from 1417 user votes. It was directed by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten and written by Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten. "Episode 1" aired on 10/13/2017 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
In 1929, a freight train traveling from the Soviet Union is hijacked. Meanwhile, Chief Inspector Gereon Rath from Cologne pursues a mission in Berlin.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
While interrogating König, Rath loses control of the situation. Charlotte moonlights to make ends meet. An alter ego commits a betrayal.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
The freight train arrives in Berlin. Tempers explode in Charlotte's household. Aspiring inspector Jänicke makes use of a surprising skill.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
At the May Day protest, police action spirals out of control. A body is found in a canal. An unsuspecting Svetlana returns to her apartment.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Kardakow realizes his first instinct was correct. A photo enlargement yields two leads. Rath and Charlotte get key intel from a colorful character.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Rath confesses to a priest -- and later to Wolter. Charlotte charms medical student Rudi into performing a secret autopsy, which uncovers a vital clue.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Rath's pharmacist gets shady instructions. Rath learns who's behind the train smuggling operation and why, and recalls the last time he saw his brother.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Greta goes on a romantic outing with Fritz. Krajewski finally reveals where the film is hidden. A new patient is brought to Dr. Schmidt for treatment.
Director: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten
Writer: Tom Tykwer, Achim von Borries, Hendrik Handloegten