The city of Schwerin is melting – it is the hottest summer in years. Detectives Lona Mendt and Frank Elling are on the trail of a serial murderer, who seems to choose his victims randomly. But nothing is as it seems. The detectives have apparently made some powerful enemies that will do everything in their power to keep the truth from coming to light. The further along with their investigation Frank Elling, a devoted husband and father, and the aloof Lona Mendt get, the bigger the obstacles become.
Episodes
Cyclops
During some of the hottest summer in years, detectives Elling and Mendt investigate a series of murders.
Posthumous
Detectives Lona Mendt and Frank Elling investigate a man who was hung upside down in his bathroom with his throat cut.
Fox and Crow
A corrupt LKA officer attempts to obfuscate the investigation; Lona attempts to assist her colleague.
In the Dark
Frank Elling and Lona Mendt must enter the lion's den. All clues point in one direction and to powerful backers. When they finally get an important witness to testify, she is murdered.
Consequences
Elling and Lona face tough questions from the prosecutor; Elling manages to turn things upside down with his family; Lona deals with a hard blow.
Memorium
As the detectives manage to unscramble the serial killer's motives, a new mystery about the case looms.
Bad Cop
Elling and Lona must find a way into the lion's den as they race against time to protect the remaining victims.
Salvation
An influential politician decides to put a bounty on Elling and Lona; Elling's life and his family are in danger.
Top Cast
Minh-Khai Phan-Thi
Bettina Meier
