Der Pass S2
Director: Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert
Cast: Julia Jentsch, Nicholas Ofczarek, Franziska von Harsdorf, Dominic Marcus Singer, Christoph Luser, Andreas Lust, Gisela Aderhold
Season 2 of Der Pass (international title: Pagan Peak) offers a deeply atmospheric and psychologically rich continuation of the German‑Austrian crime saga. A full eight‑episode arc (each roughly 43–52 minutes) reunites detectives Ellie Stocker (Julia Jentsch) and Gedeon Winter (Nicholas Ofczarek) for a haunting new investigation one year after the traumatic “Krampuskiller” case. Ellie is debilitated by PTSD and sidelined; Gedeon emerges from a coma in reduced physical health, but a new ritualistic crime scene forces their return.
Director‑writers Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert deliver a slow‑burn procedural grounded in Alpine folklore and familial power dynamics. The new perpetrator, Alexander “Xandi” Gössen (Dominic Marcus Singer), stalks victims under disturbing ritual tropes drawn from pagan lore—shielded by his affluent family, notably his manipulative brother, Wolfgang Gössen (Christoph Luser). Ambitious detective Yela Antic (Franziska von Harsdorf) initially leads the investigation but must team up with Gedeon and eventually reunite with Ellie as the body count rises. YouTube+14Foreign Crime Drama+14YouTube+14
This season interrogates trauma, privilege, and institutional complicity—with suburban rituals twisted into instruments of domination. Ellie’s psychological fragility contrasts with Gedeon’s stoic intensity, while Yela offers a sharp, moral perspective untainted by past horrors. Singer’s portrayal of Xandi is chilling in its casual entitlement, and Luser’s Wolfgang embodies systemic corruption.
Visually, Der Pass Season 2 maintains its stark, cinematic aesthetic: wind‑swept Alps, fog‑bound valleys, and tight framing that emphasize isolation. Editing smartly interweaves timelines and perspective shifts, requiring close attention. The tone remains deliberate, favoring psychological dread over conventional shock. The subdued yet eerie score, paired with precise sound design, amplifies the tension beneath the ritual’s veneer.
Despite criticisms of pacing and coincidence-heavy plot beats, critics praised its visual consistency, character depth, and procedural realism. Der Pass Season 2 advances its Nordic-noir roots into a more introspective, existential crime drama—unafraid to dwell in darkness and complexity
Season 2 of Der Pass (international title: Pagan Peak) offers a deeply atmospheric and psychologically rich continuation of the German‑Austrian crime saga. A full eight‑episode arc (each roughly 43–52 minutes) reunites detectives Ellie Stocker (Julia Jentsch) and Gedeon Winter (Nicholas Ofczarek) for a haunting new investigation one year after the traumatic “Krampuskiller” case. Ellie is debilitated by PTSD and sidelined; Gedeon emerges from a coma in reduced physical health, but a new ritualistic crime scene forces their return.
Director‑writers Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert deliver a slow‑burn procedural grounded in Alpine folklore and familial power dynamics. The new perpetrator, Alexander “Xandi” Gössen (Dominic Marcus Singer), stalks victims under disturbing ritual tropes drawn from pagan lore—shielded by his affluent family, notably his manipulative brother, Wolfgang Gössen (Christoph Luser). Ambitious detective Yela Antic (Franziska von Harsdorf) initially leads the investigation but must team up with Gedeon and eventually reunite with Ellie as the body count rises. YouTube+14Foreign Crime Drama+14YouTube+14
This season interrogates trauma, privilege, and institutional complicity—with suburban rituals twisted into instruments of domination. Ellie’s psychological fragility contrasts with Gedeon’s stoic intensity, while Yela offers a sharp, moral perspective untainted by past horrors. Singer’s portrayal of Xandi is chilling in its casual entitlement, and Luser’s Wolfgang embodies systemic corruption.
Visually, Der Pass Season 2 maintains its stark, cinematic aesthetic: wind‑swept Alps, fog‑bound valleys, and tight framing that emphasize isolation. Editing smartly interweaves timelines and perspective shifts, requiring close attention. The tone remains deliberate, favoring psychological dread over conventional shock. The subdued yet eerie score, paired with precise sound design, amplifies the tension beneath the ritual’s veneer.
Despite criticisms of pacing and coincidence-heavy plot beats, critics praised its visual consistency, character depth, and procedural realism. Der Pass Season 2 advances its Nordic-noir roots into a more introspective, existential crime drama—unafraid to dwell in darkness and complexity