4 Blocks (2017)
4 Blocks is streaming in Germany on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
The verdict
4 Blocks sits squarely in the middle of the pack — watchable, and just as easily forgettable. It's sitting at 6.4/10 on TMDB across 174 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. Episode length hovers around 50 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — German crime with drama threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- 6.4/10 across 174 ratings — a middling reception, so this one depends on whether the premise appeals to you.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Based in Neukölln, Berlin Toni manages the daily business of dealing with the Arabic gangs and ends up wanting to leave his old life behind for his family, but as expected, its never that simple.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~50 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hanno Hackfort
Cast
Where to watch in Germany
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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