{"id":2996,"date":"2026-05-21T14:57:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/fans-of-true-detective-must-watch-german-crime-drama-with-3-seasons\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T14:57:05","slug":"fans-of-true-detective-must-watch-german-crime-drama-with-3-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/fans-of-true-detective-must-watch-german-crime-drama-with-3-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Fans of True Detective &#8216;must watch&#8217; German crime drama with 3 seasons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_1c1e1b\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The German-language programme ran for three seasons between 2019 and 2023, and was described by one social media user as &#8220;one of the most riveting&#8221; shows they had ever seen<\/h2>\n<div class=\"Byline_byline-container__K_Owl\" data-testid=\"byline\"><span class=\"Byline_byline-content-wrapper__Imque\" data-testid=\"byline-content\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"Byline_author-badge-date-wrapper__Q7jj1\">\n<p><span class=\"\" data-testid=\"byline-publishedDate\"><\/span><span class=\"ArticleTimestamp_updated-date__7qD4Q ArticleTimestamp_updated-date-with-published__iFKpF\" data-testid=\"byline-updatedDate\">Updated <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37188791\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Female relaxing at home in evening and watching TV\" loading=\"eager\"  src=\"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1_Woman-relaxing-at-home-in-evening-and-watching-TV.jpg\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The show is particularly recommended to fans of the first season of True Detective (stock image)\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The show is particularly recommended to fans of the first season of True Detective (stock image)<cite aria-label=\"Image: Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There are so many great <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TVLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">TV<\/a> shows out there if you&#8217;re a fan of <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"crimeLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/i-reviewed-kate-mccann-drama-37184651\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">crime<\/a> drama that it seems almost impossible to watch them all. But if you&#8217;ve found yourself hungry for something new, one social media user has a recommendation for one <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"programmeLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/masterpiece-crime-drama-tv-fans-36151110?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">programme<\/a> you might not have heard of, which they said is perfect for fans of HBO&#8217;s True Detective.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They described the German-language programme, which ran for three seasons between 2019 and 2023, as &#8220;one of the most riveting&#8221; shows they had ever seen. Writing on X, formerly <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TwitterLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/twitter\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, @sonnysehra recommended the programme to their 11,400 followers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">They said: &#8220;If you liked the first season of TRUE DETECTIVE, you must watch the Austro-German noir show Pagan Peak (2019-2023). It\u2019s one of the most riveting, darkest, visually stunning, and underrated <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"showsLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/tv-news\/i-watched-bbcs-new-crime-37040462?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">shows<\/a> I\u2019ve seen in ages. It\u2019s set in the Alps and about a ritualistic pagan serial killer.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Known in its original language as Der Pass, Pagan Peak is a joint Austrian-German production set in the cross-border region of the two nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It features two detectives, German Ellie, played by Julia Jentsch, and Austrian Gedeon, portrayed by Nicholas Ofczarek, investigating a series of grisly murders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"HtmlEmbed_container__x6svQ\">\n<figure data-testid=\"embed-placeholder\" class=\"EmbedPlaceholder_figure__NLMFl undefined false\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"90\" height=\"90\" viewbox=\"0 0 90 90\" fill=\"none\" data-testid=\"consent-placeholder-icon\"><g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_10846_5865)\"><circle opacity=\"0.16\" cx=\"45\" cy=\"45\" r=\"33.75\" fill=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\"\/><path d=\"M21.1351 21.1351C15.0276 27.2427 11.25 35.6802 11.25 45C11.25 63.6396 26.3604 78.75 45 78.75C54.3198 78.75 62.7573 74.9724 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351C27.2427 15.0276 35.6802 11.25 45 11.25C63.6396 11.25 78.75 26.3604 78.75 45C78.75 54.3198 74.9724 62.7573 68.8649 68.8649M21.1351 21.1351L68.8649 68.8649\" stroke=\"var(--color-sem-icon-neutral-default)\" stroke-width=\"7.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/g><defs><clippath id=\"clip0_10846_5865\"><rect width=\"90\" height=\"90\" fill=\"white\"\/><\/clippath><\/defs><\/svg><figcaption>Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The series has a rating of eight out of 10 on film and TV website IMDB. One reviewer described it as &#8220;True Detective mixed with The Bridge&#8221;. Co-creator Philipp Stennert has cited The Bridge, a 2011 Danish-Swedish crime series, as an inspiration for the show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The reviewer said: &#8220;This one is a bit of a slow burner in the beginning, but quickly gains steam. Has everything a good thriller needs: multi-layered protagonists, a little bit of mystery, great score and decent writing. Really nice surprise and a great series for the winter months.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Another said: &#8220;Not being much of a crime story fan, it was by sheer accident that I watched the first episode at all. But it quickly earned my attention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;Spectacular camera work, beautiful nature setting, a thrilling story and brilliant characters. Watched the whole series with my wife and we both thought it was excellent.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Someone else said: &#8220;I enjoyed this series from start to beginning. The acting is great, I love that they did not try to cover the Austrian accent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;The story is intriguing and surprises more than once. Overall a 10 because normally I find series from the genre rather dull &#8211; this one however got me hooked!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">A different viewer wrote: &#8220;A must watch if you&#8217;re a fan of a dark thriller.&#8221; But another warned they felt the programme featured too many scenes of dead animals. &#8220;I find it disgusting, unnecessary, and upsetting,&#8221; they said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The show also features music by Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, who won an Academy Award for the score for The Lion King in 1994, and again in 2021 for Dune. He is also responsible for the music in Gladiator, Interstellar, Inception, and the Pirates of the Caribbean and Dark Knight series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The first season of Pagan Peak is available to buy on Prime Video and Apple TV. All three seasons are also available on DVD and Blu-ray.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/tv\/fans-true-detective-must-watch-37188503\" target=\"_blank\">Source link<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The German-language programme ran for three seasons between 2019 and 2023, and was described by<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1779375426_1_Woman-relaxing-at-home-in-evening-and-watching-TV.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2996"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2996\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/login9ja.com\/global\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}