Babylon Berlin

[Adam B]

Didn't see any topic on this yet - is no one watching?

Its bloody brilliant, set in late 20s Berlin with fantastic sets / clothes and so far (I am 6 in to series 1) it is enthralling - think political intrigue, communist plots, detectives and a smattering of filth

warning - its in German with subtitles

[jkh112]

which channel?

[RicksAlfas]

Yes, just finished Series 1. Thought it was excellent.
The dance hall scene in episode 2 was weirdly hypnotic/mesmerising
NSFW!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30PPdLTLlko

It's on Sky Atlantic.

[TwigtheWonderkid]

The underwater car scene is hard viewing. I'm a strong swimmer but I could only watch thru my fingers with hands over my eyes.

[RicksAlfas]

I've just finished the second series. Agreed about the car scene!

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Seems they need the nod from a network to make another.
https://www.screendaily.com/news/babylon-berlin-cr...

I think we should make special mention for the the lifts in the police station. They were like non-stop dumb waiters!

[Adam B]

season 2 finished - highly recommended

excellent acting and production, great sleuthing and tension, and I loved the 1920s Berlin backdrop and the pre-Hitler tensions

[Blue383]

Brilliant! but now that its over of anyone is suffering withdrawal may I recommend Phillip Kerr's Bernie Gunther Novels which inhabit the same world

[Europa1]

RicksAlfas said:

I think we should make special mention for the the lifts in the police station. They were like non-stop dumb waiters!

I've not seen the show, but it sounds like you might be describing a Paternoster lift: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paternoster

If you want o try one out, get yourself to Sheffield Uni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8-RdjCll0w

[RicksAlfas]

Europa1 said:

I've not seen the show, but it sounds like you might be describing a Paternoster lift: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paternoster

If you want o try one out, get yourself to Sheffield Uni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8-RdjCll0w

That's exactly what they were. Thank you. Not seen those before.

[RicksAlfas]

They’ve just done a feature on the Sheffield Uni Paternoster lift on Look North.
It’s a “listed lift”!

[RicksAlfas]

Both series now on Sky Box Sets.

Wish they’d get on with series 3!

[RicksAlfas]

Series 3 starts Friday night!
Sky Atlantic 9pm.

[Ditchfinder General]

RicksAlfas said:

They’ve just done a feature on the Sheffield Uni Paternoster lift on Look North.
It’s a “listed lift”!

Same kind of deathtrap featured at the start of The Driver.

[generationx]

This is well worth watching. I'm watching it in Germany - even with my only-fundamental grasp of German it's gripping.

[Adam B]

RicksAlfas said:

Series 3 starts Friday night!
Sky Atlantic 9pm.

Excellent thanks

[generationx]

I finished S2 last night - good lord the last two episodes really built to a climax, with a nice twist near the end. Roll on S3!

[and31]

Just binge watched all three seasons this week-absolutely superb .cant wait for season four.

[RicksAlfas]

Lotte and the gang are back!
Season Four starts this Friday on Sky Atlantic.

[and31]

Fantastic!!