Der Pass S1
Director: Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert
Cast: Julia Jentsch, Nicholas Ofczarek, Matthias Hack, Franz Hartwig, Rony Herman, Lucas Gregorowicz, Christopher Schärf, Martin Feifel
Der Pass Season 1 introduces an atmospheric crime thriller set against the stark landscapes along the German–Austrian border. Across eight taut episodes (≈43 minutes each), detectives Ellie Stocker (Julia Jentsch) from Germany and Gedeon Winter (Nicholas Ofczarek) from Austria are tasked to jointly investigate a symbolic and ritualistically staged murder: a body displayed across the international pass. As similar murders emerge, it becomes clear they face a single serial killer, drawing on Krampus mythology to issue moral indictments—leaving victims who represent societal corruption. WikipediaWikipedia
Directed and co-written by Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert, the season is inspired by Nordic noir conventions but firmly grounded in its Alpine setting. The pairing of Ellie—a determined, earnest investigator—and Gedeon—a cynical, world‑weary counterpart—drives much of the narrative tension. Their reluctant alliance evolves into a fraught, character-driven collaboration as they trace clues across remote valleys, mountain cabins, and symbolic crime scenes. mybloodyreviews.com+7Wikipedia+7IMDb+7
Supporting cast—Matthias Hack (Ben Heller), Franz Hartwig (the unsettling killer Gregor Ansbach), Rony Herman, Lucas Gregorowicz, and Christopher Schärf—add texture to the procedural investigation and local dynamics. Hartwig’s portrayal of the Krampus killer is chilling in its methodical fervor. thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com+3IMDb+3IMDb+3
Thematically, Der Pass explores justice, retribution, and cultural sin via ritualized violence. Its visual style is mesmerizing: snow‑blanketed terrain, tight cinematography, and a subdued color palette complement the increasingly oppressive tone. Music—co‑composed by Jacob Shea and Hans Zimmer—provides a haunting soundscape. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2filmportal.de+2
Though some critics noted a slowdown in narrative momentum midway through, many praised its strong performances and immersive staging. The juxtaposition of gritty crime procedural with folkloric undercurrents yields a distinctive hybrid: cerebral, bleak, and elegant. Der Pass Season 1 stands out as one of the more ambitious European thrillers of recent years—complex, regional, and visually striking
Der Pass Season 1 introduces an atmospheric crime thriller set against the stark landscapes along the German–Austrian border. Across eight taut episodes (≈43 minutes each), detectives Ellie Stocker (Julia Jentsch) from Germany and Gedeon Winter (Nicholas Ofczarek) from Austria are tasked to jointly investigate a symbolic and ritualistically staged murder: a body displayed across the international pass. As similar murders emerge, it becomes clear they face a single serial killer, drawing on Krampus mythology to issue moral indictments—leaving victims who represent societal corruption. WikipediaWikipedia
Directed and co-written by Cyrill Boss and Philipp Stennert, the season is inspired by Nordic noir conventions but firmly grounded in its Alpine setting. The pairing of Ellie—a determined, earnest investigator—and Gedeon—a cynical, world‑weary counterpart—drives much of the narrative tension. Their reluctant alliance evolves into a fraught, character-driven collaboration as they trace clues across remote valleys, mountain cabins, and symbolic crime scenes. mybloodyreviews.com+7Wikipedia+7IMDb+7
Supporting cast—Matthias Hack (Ben Heller), Franz Hartwig (the unsettling killer Gregor Ansbach), Rony Herman, Lucas Gregorowicz, and Christopher Schärf—add texture to the procedural investigation and local dynamics. Hartwig’s portrayal of the Krampus killer is chilling in its methodical fervor. thekillingtimestv.wordpress.com+3IMDb+3IMDb+3
Thematically, Der Pass explores justice, retribution, and cultural sin via ritualized violence. Its visual style is mesmerizing: snow‑blanketed terrain, tight cinematography, and a subdued color palette complement the increasingly oppressive tone. Music—co‑composed by Jacob Shea and Hans Zimmer—provides a haunting soundscape. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2filmportal.de+2
Though some critics noted a slowdown in narrative momentum midway through, many praised its strong performances and immersive staging. The juxtaposition of gritty crime procedural with folkloric undercurrents yields a distinctive hybrid: cerebral, bleak, and elegant. Der Pass Season 1 stands out as one of the more ambitious European thrillers of recent years—complex, regional, and visually striking