Dogs of Berlin
Created by Christian Alvart
On Netflix
A dark, morally murky crime drama set in Berlin's underworld, where institutional corruption and personal complicity are as central as the murder investigation itself.
A politically sensitive murder forces two disparate detectives into a battle with the Berlin underworld and a confrontation with their own corruption.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Dogs of Berlin one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of series.
Is Dogs of Berlin violent? Yes, very. More violent than 92% of series.
Is Dogs of Berlin easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Dogs of Berlin leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Dogs of Berlin scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Dogs of Berlin sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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Everything like Dogs of Berlin, and what each one shares →
Like Dogs of Berlin
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Dogs of Berlin
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Dogs of Berlin, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Dogs of Berlin, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Dogs of Berlin, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
