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Season 1 – Vienna Blood

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Max Liebermann, a student of Sigmund Freud, helps Detective Reinhardt in the investigation of a series of disturbing murders around the grand cafés and opera houses of 1900s Vienna.
Vienna Blood — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Though it rarely rises above 'watchable,' fans of period crime series may enjoy passing time with Vienna Blood's charismatic cast anyway.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jan 16, 2020
There's also enough that's novel about the show's cerebral gumshoes to keep viewers rapt, and likely hoping for more. Go to Full Review Chris Bennion The Times (UK) Dec 3, 2019
2/5
I am more than ready to dismiss the primetime crime series as predictable, lightweight, uninspired and hackneyed. Go to Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times Dec 2, 2019
4/5
In such a lusciously detailed show, the slow pace of the investigation doesn't pall; we've got Max's calmly impassive face to admire after all. Go to Full Review Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) Nov 26, 2019
Vienna Blood was an oddity, but most oddities can still be intriguing. This raised unexceptionalism in drama to the level of... tempted to say art form but that would be inaccurate. Perhaps the level of pastime. Go to Full Review John Boland Irish Independent Nov 25, 2019
We heard about "the psychopathy of the criminal mind" and in due course Max's brilliant deductions revealed the murderer, but it was a long, slow slog. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Beks C @beks22 Feb 7, 2026 Vienna Blood is one of my favorite shows! I love Matthew Beard's portrayal of Max Liebermann, as well as Juergen Maurer as Oskar Rheinhardt. The acting is great all the way around, and it is well-written and beautifully filmed. Every episode had me on the edge of my seat. See more Nanette L @RT23265610 Jun 4, 2025 What can I say, I love everything about it. See more Betty E @RT94892237 Jan 13, 2025 Keeps one guessing. See more Aline M C @RT69856898 Jan 6, 2025 Actors and their acting are very good. Each of them stays true to their character throughout the seasons and episode. The screenplay is believable, interesting, and the actors bring believability and authenticity to their work. When each episode is complete, I’m eager for the next installment. Take the series as far as you can. ***** See more Shaun M @RT80720028 Aug 21, 2024 I loved the series. Excellent settings that really gave a flavour of the times and location. The characters were well portrayed and I really enjoyed the exciting mix of passion, mystery and humanity. See more Steve A @RT92021794 Jan 2, 2024 Love the Show!...Great acting and story lines of this time-piece murder detective mysteries. See more Read all reviews
Vienna Blood — Season 1

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Cast & Crew

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Steve Thompson

Creator

Matthew Beard

Max Liebermann

Jürgen Maurer

Oskar Reinhardt

Amelia Bullmore

Rachel Liebermann

Jessica De Gouw

Amelia Lydgate

Josef Ellers

Haussmann

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 19, 2020 The Last Séance Junior doctor Max Liebermann asks to observe a criminal case for his studies, and Detective Oskar Reinhardt reluctantly offers him full access to the case of a murdered woman. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 26, 2020 Queen of the Night Oskar is called away from Max and Clara's engagement party to investigate the brutal slayings of three women in a brothel; much to Oskar's dismay, Max follows him. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 2, 2020 The Lost Child Max Liebermann, a student of Sigmund Freud, helps Detective Reinhardt in the investigation of a series of disturbing murders around the grand cafés and opera houses of 1900s Vienna. Details

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Vienna Blood — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Umut Dag, Robert Dornhelm
Creator
Steve Thompson
Network
PBS
Genre
History, Drama, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 19, 2020
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