Helgoland 513

No idea why anyone would give a low rating, maybe they don't like the German speech or they watched it in English and something got lost in translation!

The island Helgoland exist for real witch makes the story somewhat realistic and plausible

The Start of the series sets an ominous feeling witch is felt throughout the whole season. Great acting and the story was refreshing to see. There is an autopsy scene that was very real ( for me ) so also kudos for the makeup team.

I would definitely advise to see this series.

Hoping for a season 2 because I really want tot know how this wil go further.

What a pleasant surprise ....didn't expect that much from this show but it's so good.

Excellent , believable story which starts off slow and gets more gripping with every episode.

First class acting too with characters you can relate too.

Surprised that someone gave it a 5 but maybe it's just too different for them ?

Not for me and I have just three episodes to go so I'm intrigued to see where this German thriller ends up.

I've seen a few of these futuristic , dystopian dramas which just fade out after a couple of episodes but this one certainly doesn't so as I say it's highly recommended.

The whole idea was intriguing and I was looking forward to seeing this new series. The first few episodes were great. Interesting characters, loads of possibilities. I enjoyed trying work out where the series was going to go. Then the storyline started to bifurcate and fragment.. No real cohesion to the plot but I was still intrigued as to how it was going to wrap up the ending. The flashback as to how it had all started, occurred way too late, this could have been inserted in sections way earlier to keep the guessing game more interesting. The ending was was so horribly lacklustre. Such a disappointment and such a shame after the great beginning. Meh for me.

Someone was wandering why the low ratings. "Probably the German language?" he says. Actually isn't the German language. Is the German acting. And more than that the German acting in a dystopian environment. They simply don't know how to do it. Even the higher rated shows like Dark have the same problem. The whole German society is too correct and rules obedient to produce good actors. That's why their best actors thrived only in Hollywood productions.

This show makes no exception. Starts as a good idea, in fact, another variation of the same old ideea "groups of people dealing with tough shit in a hostile environment" but gets lost in German technicalities, neglecting exactly what a disaster/dystopian show needs to emphasize: human relationships.

Helgoland 513 is a gripping and thought-provoking series that feels eerily relevant to our world today. Set in an isolated, dystopian society, it explores themes of survival, power, and morality-issues we can all relate to, especially after experiencing the global pandemic. Just like during COVID-19, the show highlights how quickly people adapt to extreme circumstances and how fear can influence decisions about life and death.

One of the most striking aspects is how easily the community votes to determine someone's fate, reflecting how societies throughout history-and even today-can be swayed by fear, propaganda, and the illusion of democracy. The performances are strong, the setting is hauntingly immersive, and the tension keeps you hooked. While some parts could have been explored more deeply, the overall execution is excellent.

If you enjoy survival dramas with deep social commentary, Helgoland 513 is definitely worth watching. 8/10!