Dear Child (2023)
▸ Worth a watch
Dear Child is streaming in Germany on Netflix.
The verdict
Dear Child is a dependable German series — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.3/10 on TMDB from 404 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. Episodes run about 48 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — German crime with a drama streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 404 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
A mysterious woman's escape from her harrowing captivity points investigators toward the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance 13 years earlier.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~48 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 16 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Isabel Kleefeld
Cast
Kim Riedle
Jasmin Grass
Naila Schuberth
Hannah
Hans Löw
Gerd Bühling
Haley Louise Jones
Aida Kurt
Justus von Dohnányi
Matthias Beck
Julika Jenkins
Karin Beck
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 Dear Child worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.3/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — German crime with a drama streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
Where can I watch Dear Child?
You can stream Dear Child in Germany on Netflix.
Is Dear Child family friendly?
Dear Child is rated 16. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Dear Child in?
Dear Child is a German series (Crime / Drama).