Criminal: Germany (2019)
▸ Worth a watch
Criminal: Germany is streaming in Germany on Netflix.
The verdict
Criminal: Germany holds up as a perfectly decent German series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 107 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. Episode length hovers around 45 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — German crime, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 107 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
In the interview room, detectives go head-to-head with suspects and try to get to the truth—even if it means breaking the rules and risking it all.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~45 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jim Field Smith
Cast
Eva Meckbach
Nadine Keller
Sylvester Groth
Karl Schultz
Florence Kasumba
Antje Borchert
Christian Kuchenbuch
Martin Ludwig
Jonathan Berlin
Stefan Proska
Christian Berkel
Steffen Marquardt
Where to watch in Germany
Netflix
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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Frequently asked
Is Criminal: Germany worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — German crime, leaning drama, not one for younger kids. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch Criminal: Germany?
You can stream Criminal: Germany in Germany on Netflix.
Is Criminal: Germany family friendly?
Criminal: Germany is rated 12. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Criminal: Germany in?
Criminal: Germany is a German series (Crime / Drama).