Freud (2020)
▸ Worth a watch
Freud is streaming in Germany on Netflix.
The verdict
Freud is a dependable German series — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.1/10 on TMDB across 302 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 52 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — German crime with drama threaded through, adults only. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 7.1/10 from 302 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
Eager to make his name in 19th-century Vienna, a hungry young Sigmund Freud joins a psychic and an inspector to solve a string of bloody mysteries.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~52 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | German |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Marvin Kren
Cast
Manuel Ossenkopf
Frantisek Mucha
Robert Finster
Sigmund Freud
Georg Friedrich
Alfred Kiss
Ella Rumpf
Fleur Salomé
Brigitte Kren
Lenore
Anja Kling
Gräfin Sophia
Where to watch in Germany
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon Video
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Freud worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 7.1/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — German crime with drama threaded through, adults only. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch Freud?
You can stream Freud in Germany on Netflix.
Is Freud family friendly?
Freud is rated 18 — aimed at adult audiences.
What language is Freud in?
Freud is a German series (Crime / Drama).