Observed Signal · Aug 25, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: DWDL · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Netflix Sets Release Date for New 'Liebes Kind' Team Series
Netflix will stream the six-part mystery drama Die Falle starting October 13, 2026. The series is an adaptation of Melanie Raabe’s bestselling psychothriller and is produced by Constantin Film with Tom Spiess and Friederich Oetker. Isabel Kleefeld serves as writer, director and creative producer. Martin Langer is responsible for cinematography, Cordula Jedamski for production design and Oscar-winning composer Volker Bertelmann created the music. The cast includes Friederike Becht in the lead role of Lisa Konrad, alongside Hans Löw, Matthias Brandt, Anna Schudt and others. The article was published by DWDL.de on August 25, 2026.
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- Netflix will release the six-part mystery drama 'Die Falle' on October 13, 2026.
- The series is an adaptation of Melanie Raabe's psychothriller novel 'Die Falle'.
- The miniseries is produced by Constantin Film with Tom Spiess and Friederich Oetker.
- Isabel Kleefeld is credited as writer, director and creative producer; Martin Langer (cinematography), Cordula Jedamski (production design) and composer Volker Bertelmann are key creatives.
- Lead cast includes Friederike Becht; supporting cast includes Hans Löw, Matthias Brandt, Anna Schudt, Miriam Ohlmeyer, Josephine Thiesen, Malaya Stern Takeda, Ursula Strauss, Sesede Terziyan and Michael Klammer.
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Seriencamp Previews Upcoming German Series for Netflix, Prime, ZDF
At the Seriencamp "Work in Progress" showcase, creators and broadcasters previewed several upcoming German-language series across Netflix, Prime Video, ZDF (including ZDFneo) and MagentaTV. Highlights include Netflix's Die Falle (international title The Trap) from the team behind Liebes Kind; Prime Video's sequel Perfekt zusammen starring Anke Engelke and Bastian Pastewka (in post‑production, targeted for 2027); ZDF/BBC co‑productions Counsels (a Glasgow-set legal drama) and The Reluctant Vampire (a coming‑of‑age supernatural comedy slated for BBC1 at Halloween and later ZDF release); and Droneland, a near‑future drone/AI surveillance thriller based on Tom Hillenbrand's novel with a MagentaTV release eyed for September followed by ZDF. Producers and editors discussed tonal approaches, international potential, production challenges and release windows.
Netflix Orders Historical Crime Series 'Dolly' From German Creators
Netflix has commissioned a new six-part German historical crime series with the working title "Dolly". Written by the creator trio Hanno Hackfort, Richard Kropf, and Bob Konrad (known for "Kleo"), the series is produced by BetaBerlin Productions GmbH in cooperation with Candy Shop GmbH. Filming began in August 2026 in the Berlin/Brandenburg region and Görlitz, Germany. Set in 1899 Berlin, the story follows Dolly Pinkus (played by Derya Akyol) as she escapes a serial killer and initiates her own investigation alongside her friends.
Start date set for 'Die Landarztpraxis' spin-off
German broadcaster Sat.1 will launch a spin-off of the daily drama 'Die Landarztpraxis' titled 'Die Landarztpraxis - Team Sonnenhof' on 29 June 2026. The Filmpool-produced series will air Monday to Friday at 19:00. The article notes viewers will meet the new protagonist Lilli Lamminger (played by Pina Kühr) in the week prior to the launch; Nina Schmieder appears as Dr. Ella Wagner. Other cast members named include Michael Epp, Sina Zadra, Tobias Schäfer, Rike Schmid and Max Alberti. DWDL.de reported the programming change on 28 May 2026 and also mentions an adjacent schedule change: the series 'Frieda - Mit Feuer und Flamme' will take the 18:00 slot earlier that week.
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