The fifth and final season of the celebrated series Babylon Berlin has been officially greenlit, with eight new episodes scheduled to begin filming this fall. This exciting update comes as a relief to fans after production faced financial challenges last year.
Produced by X-Filme Creative Pool in collaboration with ARD Degeto, SWR, WDR, Radio Bremen, and Beta Film, the series had a cloud of uncertainty after Sky Deutschland announced it was discontinuing its scripted originals. However, Beta Film‘s CEO 
Jan Mojto assured fans during an interview that new partners would help continue the show: The New York Times recently published the headline, ‘Babylon Berlin, Babylon America,’ coupled with a call for readers to watch the series… It resonates with audiences everywhere in the world
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German History Explored in Detail
Season 5, based on Volker Kutscher’s novel The March Fallen, will dive into Germany’s darker history. The story narrates the events of February 1933 and the consequences of the NSDAP’s rise to power. Series co-creator Tom Tykwer observed: This is the first time we’ve seen daylight in months, or sort of daylight…
A Team of Consistent Veterans Returns
Fans will be pleased to know that the original writing-directing team of Henk Handlogten, Achim von Borries, and Tom Tykwer are returning for this conclusive season. Key actors Volker Bruch and Liv Lisa Fries will also reprise their roles. The trio remarked in a joint statement: In the final season… we put February 1933 under the magnifying glass.
International Accolades and Popularity
During its illustrious run, Babylon Berlin has sold to over 140 territories and amassed 94 million views on ARD Mediathek in Germany alone. It has won various awards including the European Achievement in Fiction Series Award at the European Film Awards and four German Television Awards.
ARD Degeto Film’s CEO Thomas Schreiber stated: ‘Babylon Berlin’ has set standards and proven that Germany can produce internationally acclaimed series…
This speaks volumes about the show’s impact on global entertainment.
A Studio Partnership That Enables Success
The series is noted for its top-notch production values and intricate storytelling which beautifully captures 1920s Berlin. Each episode has reflected narratives around drugs, politics, art, murder, emancipation, and extremism. It provides an enlightening look into one of history’s most vibrant and tumultuous periods: Berlin in the Roaring 20s.
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