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The Best Episodes of Shadowplay Season 1

Every episode of Shadowplay Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Shadowplay Season 1!

In 1946 Berlin, an American cop searches for his missing brother while helping a novice German policewoman fight the violent crimes engulfing the city.
Genre:Drama
Network:ZDF

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Shadowplay" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 375 votes. Directed by Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind and written by Måns Mårlind, it aired on 10/30/2020. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".

  • Episode 1
    6.9/10375 votes

    #1 - Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/30/2020

    Arriving in Berlin, Max quickly gets a taste of the violence plaguing the city. Elsie sets the precinct's sights on a sinister and elusive crime boss.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 2
    7.1/10281 votes

    #2 - Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/30/2020

    Max and Elsie investigate the murder of two American GIs. Karin falls deeper into the Angel Maker's orbit. The Russians make a brutal move.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 3
    6.9/10257 votes

    #3 - Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/31/2020

    Moritz's barbaric vigilante spree continues as Max learns more about the trauma he endured in the war. Elsie's suspicion closes in on Karin.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 4
    6.9/10249 votes

    #4 - Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2020

    Izosimov exploits Elsie's vulnerabilities to coerce her cooperation. Gad helps Max pull on the tentative threads of a conspiracy.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 5
    6.9/10229 votes

    #5 - Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/1/2020

    Finding herself cornered, Karin makes a desperate move to escape. Tom puts Max on the trail of a suspected traitor. Moritz torments another captive.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 6
    6.9/10229 votes

    #6 - Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2020

    Elsie and Max make a breakthrough in the case, but Karin helps the Angel Maker stay a step ahead. Elsie takes a risky step to protect Leopold.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 7
    7.3/10226 votes

    #7 - Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2020

    Max learns the truth about the secret flights and gives Moritz an ultimatum. Karin and the Angel Maker devise a deadly assault against the precinct.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind

  • Episode 8
    7.0/10231 votes

    #8 - Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/2/2020

    Max and Elsie uncover the Angel Maker's whereabouts, but the crook has a final trick up his sleeve. Moritz targets Tom, provoking a showdown with Max.

    Director: Björn Stein, Måns Mårlind

    Writer: Måns Mårlind