Ben je fan van 'Babylon Berlin' (2017) en op zoek naar soortgelijke series of films? Dit artikel biedt 10 boeiende opties die dezelfde sfeer, spanning of historische setting delen. Of je nu houdt van misdaadverhalen, politieke intriges of de Weimar-republiek, er zit vast iets voor je tussen!

Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Beschreibung: A lavish period piece delving into the criminal underworld during Prohibition, featuring complex characters and political machinations.
Fakt: The series was partially filmed in a meticulously recreated 1920s Atlantic City boardwalk set.


The Night Manager (2016)
Beschreibung: A sleek, international spy thriller that moves between glamorous locations and shadowy underworlds, featuring moral complexity and high-stakes deception.
Fakt: The series was filmed in six different countries, including Switzerland, Spain, and Morocco.


The Americans (2013)
Beschreibung: A tense Cold War-era spy thriller that masterfully blends personal drama with geopolitical intrigue and moral ambiguity.
Fakt: The series finale was filmed in secret to prevent spoilers, with even the cast not receiving the final script until days before shooting.


Ripper Street (2012)
Beschreibung: A Victorian-era police procedural that blends historical events with fictional crimes, exploring the dark underbelly of London's East End.
Fakt: The show was initially canceled after two seasons but revived following fan campaigns and Amazon's intervention.


Peaky Blinders (2013)
Beschreibung: A gritty historical drama with a focus on organized crime, political intrigue, and the aftermath of war, set in a vividly realized urban landscape.
Fakt: The show's title refers to the real-life gang who sewed razor blades into the peaks of their caps.


The Knick (2014)
Beschreibung: A medical drama set in early 20th century New York, showcasing groundbreaking procedures alongside societal struggles and personal demons.
Fakt: Director Steven Soderbergh shot the entire series himself, acting as his own cinematographer under a pseudonym.


Taboo (2017)
Beschreibung: A brooding historical drama filled with mystery, occult elements, and a protagonist navigating treacherous political waters in 19th century London.
Fakt: Tom Hardy co-created the series with his father, Chips Hardy, and serves as an executive producer.


The Bureau (2015)
Beschreibung: A sophisticated espionage series focusing on the personal and professional lives of intelligence officers, with meticulous attention to tradecraft.
Fakt: The show's creators consulted extensively with former French intelligence officers to ensure authenticity.


Deutschland 83 (2015)
Beschreibung: A Cold War spy drama that captures the paranoia and divided loyalties of Germany during heightened tensions between East and West.
Fakt: This was the first German-language series to air on a major U.S. network (SundanceTV).


The Alienist (2018)
Beschreibung: A dark, atmospheric crime drama set in the late 19th century, exploring psychological profiling and corruption in a rapidly changing society.
Fakt: Based on the novel by Caleb Carr, the series was praised for its meticulous recreation of 1890s New York City.
