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Babylon Berlin - Re-Watch - In Anticipation of the Fifth & Final Season

Posted by no_name_192

Long, long, long time listener, first time caller. Thought it's high time I made a contribution to this sub-listnook that has given me so much over the years... I am halfway through a cover to cover re-watch of Babylon Berlin having completed season two and about to commence season three. I don't have the words to describe the quality of this magnificent program; needless to say, if you've considered watching it or if you are looking for a quality series, Babylon Berlin is worth your time. During this re-watch, I've been able to enjoy the technical side a great deal more as the story is familiar. The staging and production values are exquisite. It *feels* like the time. You *feel* as though you're there, living the life of the characters. Some of the scene set-ups and cinematography qualities are Hitchcock worthy. Seriously. It's that good. The language barrier is irrelevant and I say that as someone who would struggle to recite ten German words. So there's my contribution people. Babylon Berlin. Probably makes my all-time, desert island top 20 if not top 10. Peace. From Melbourne, Australia.
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morristhecat1965 Apr 10, 2026 +8
Netflix in the US dropped this show a few years ago. I’m not sure the entire series is available on one platform now. — it seems to get shuffled around. 😕
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Mitchd411 Apr 10, 2026 +5
Try Hoopla, which may be available through your library
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Anderson_Dawes Apr 10, 2026 +4
It’s on MHz in US. They have all seasons.
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morristhecat1965 Apr 10, 2026 +1
Thanks! Never heard of this streaming service before but it looks interesting.
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PetyrDayne Apr 10, 2026 +8
This and My Brilliant Friend would be a bigger shows in America if they weren't such little bitches about reading subtitles. Edit: grammar
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joonzi Apr 10, 2026 +5
Bold of you to assume they can read
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Strange-Influence653 Apr 10, 2026 +15
Just finished season 4 few months ago and been thinking about doing rewatch myself before final season drops. You're absolutely right about production values - the attention to detail in every single frame is insane. I remember watching some behind-scenes stuff and they basically rebuilt entire blocks of 1920s Berlin, not just facades but actual functioning spaces The way they handle the political tension building up is masterful too. You can feel everything slowly falling apart even when characters are just having normal conversations. And Charlotte's character development through all seasons... chef's kiss Never thought I'd be so invested in German period drama but here we are. Now I'm definitely doing that rewatch, thanks for the push!
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no_name_192 Apr 10, 2026 +2
The way I have seen so much of my own frailties in Rath's journey so far this re-watch has astounded me.
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JuzoItami Apr 10, 2026 +2
> You're absolutely right about production values - the attention to detail in every single frame is insane. I have an embarrassing confession to make: *Babylon Berlin* is the only show where I ever turned off the subtitles and watched the English dub, instead. And it was because of the production values! I just found myself repeatedly being distracted by an amazing looking art-deco lamp in the background of a scene, or some incredibly interesting looking painting on the wall of some character’s house, or somebody’s vintage hat - and I couldn’t look at all that cool stuff while reading the subtitles at the same time. I think I watched most it *with* subs, but I watched fairly long stretches of it in the dub and it was simply because the set design was so well done that it was a distraction to my eyes!
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CortexCraft_ Apr 10, 2026 +9
i keep hearing this pop up and the way people talk about the atmosphere is kinda selling me, might finally give it a shot after my current show ends
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no_name_192 Apr 10, 2026 +4
I'm hoping my brief gives it the little nudge it needs. I say this a genuine fan of great television; Babylon Berlin is up there. If you get the chance, give it a go.
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wemustburncarthage Apr 10, 2026 +4
F****** amazing show. Production values like golden age Spielberg period piece. Great acting, great writing. It should get more love than it does.
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EmptyStar12 Apr 10, 2026 +3
Babylon berlin is one of the best shows I've ever seen. So excited for season 5. When season 4 came out in Germany but wasn't released on Netlix in the US, I bought a region-free DVD player to watch it without hesitation.
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pun_Krawk Apr 10, 2026 +3
Babylon Berlin is one of my favorite shows. I've already watched it twice myself. Beyond what you listed, there are very few shows / movies that cover this period in time in Germany. The interwar years are incredibly fascinating. The post-war societal changes and political ideologies that come after WWI which cause various pieces that fall into place to setup WWII. If you like the show, and you enjoy history, I recommend getting additional background information on this period of time from the youtube WWII channel (Timeghost). They have two separate series about the Interwar years: [Between 2 Wars](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrG5J-K5AYAU1R-HeWSfY2D1jy_sEssNG) [Between 2 Wars: Zeitgeist!](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrG5J-K5AYAXLXjOzrr8pzqZ8ngJqcfjo)
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no_name_192 Apr 11, 2026 +2
Legend. Thank you.
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Bossbigoss Apr 10, 2026 +3
brilliant series and brilliant soundtrack
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Krow101 Apr 10, 2026 +3
This was/is an amazing show of a very sparsely covered time in world history. Lots of resonance for today given the global rise of fascism. Highly recommended,
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ryp3gridId Apr 10, 2026 +2
Haven't watched it yet, but seems to be similar vein: [The Widow Killer ](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36349317/)
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mookbrenner Apr 10, 2026 +2
What about the language? Are there English subtitles available now? I remember that not being the case. Though I think my German is good enough now to handle it. Though I would appreciate German subtitles then. Do those exist? I've watched some of it years ago, amazing show!
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no_name_192 Apr 10, 2026 +2
The version I have has English subtitles. From memory, it streamed with subtitles as well.
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mookbrenner Apr 10, 2026 +1
What version? Hard copy? Did you buy it in Australia?
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ShiftRepulsive7661 Apr 11, 2026 +2
The shoe is truly well made. I’m also waiting to see the new season.
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EmekaEgbukaPukaNacua Apr 10, 2026 +4
I thought this show got cancelled after season 2 or 3. Didn’t know there was a season 4 let alone season 5. I’m honestly shocked I somehow for years never heard about this show, I’m pretty plugged into tv.
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QV79Y Apr 10, 2026 +2
It's in my top 5 ever shows.
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no_name_192 Apr 10, 2026 +2
Ooooof. Huge.
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happydayzetr Apr 11, 2026 +1
Season 3 was a little meh and frankly what stopped me. Is season 4 any better?
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Purple_Giraffe7353 Apr 11, 2026 +3
Yes, season 4 is excellent, agree with you season 3 a huge let down - 4 right back on form
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Jean_Lucs_Front_Yard Apr 11, 2026 +1
I'm under the impression that the author of the book series this is based on is going to take it to World War II. Geron acting as a witness to the rise of the nazis. As the last season was around the time of The Depression, are we getting a compressed timeline? What do we think the new arc is?
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Janyanny Apr 11, 2026 +3
It is already confirmed that the fifth season will cover the last weeks of democracy in Germany until the election of Hitler as chancellor in March 1933. So there will be a two-year gap between seasons 4 and 5, but the series won’t go as far as the books do (they end in 1938).
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