Krank: Berlin

Wow! What a ride or should I say what a trip!?

I had high expectations after reading the reviews... ... and I loved every second of it. Haven't seen anything like it before. Crazy storytelling straight from Berlin.

Feels a bit like a decent Berlin night of clubbing. Nothing for the faint-hearted.

Big strong and open hearts only.

Left me breathless. Non stop choking, hoping, swearing, pumping, jumping, laughing, crying, loving and of course a lot of dying.

Lovely cast, many new faces, beautiful cinematography, amazing score.

Doctor, doctor I've got ants in my pants.

Bring on the next episodes!!

I was addicted right away and watched it all!

Totally recommended, because it's shocking, exiting and interesting to watch!

It sketches the situation in ERs in a way that it makes you think about the scandalous conditions the doctors have to work in.

Even hard to believe this could be true or a reflection of the real life.

The actors are well chosen and look so tired and almost sick that you can not not sympathize or feel bad, too!

The different stories are diverse and cover many topics.

The language reminds me that Berlin is in a way another world sometimes... but it exists.

All in all: very well done KRANK Team!

I went into this show with low expectations, but after watching the first two episodes, I was completely blown away! The acting is top-notch-every character feels real, and the performances are incredibly engaging. The visual style is stunning, with cinematography that perfectly complements the tone of the show. It's clear that a lot of thought went into the aesthetics, from the color grading to the set design, making every scene feel immersive.

The script is another highlight-it's smart, well-paced, and filled with moments that keep you hooked. The dialogue feels natural, and the way the characters interact adds depth to the story. It's rare that I feel compelled to write a review, but this show impressed me so much that I had to share my thoughts. The way it builds tension and delivers surprises makes it incredibly addictive.

Overall, this is a fantastic start, and I can't wait to see more. If the first two episodes are any indication of what's to come, this series has the potential to be something truly special! Highly recommended.

"As a former Berliner, I can fully relate to the rough and gritty atmosphere-the show captures the city's raw essence perfectly. I can't imagine what it must feel like to serve in that Berlin hospital during a May Day shift, but the series makes it disturbingly real. I love the characters and can't wait to see more of them after the second episode. The mind-blowing soundtrack and impeccable sound mixing, combined with a marvelous cast, create a tension rarely seen on German TV."

Hospital Filming Location is: SEZ Berlin, Landsberger Allee, Berlin, Germany

Details: "The Sports and Recreation Center (SEZ) in Berlin-Friedrichshain, a massive sports and entertainment complex from the GDR era, was used as a filming location for KRANK Berlin. Opened in 1981, the SEZ was a prestigious state-funded project, known for its striking Brutalist architecture and its role as a social hub. The series utilizes the building's raw, decayed aesthetic to enhance its gritty, urban atmosphere, making it a fitting backdrop for the show's themes." (Part's are from German Wikipedia)

What an exiting experience - the final farewell to Germanys questionable history of medical drama series

Stylish, cool and slightly heroin-chic - krank here we come. An updated general hospital in the German metropolis, only at the first glance. This remarkable formate ruthlessly exposes the daily craziness in Berlin's hospitals, run down by years of cost-cutting exercises and poor economic decisions by irresponsible politicians. It is quite a long way from the medical idealism of the oath of Hippocrates to the banal reality of hospital operations, which you cannot get through unscathed as a doctor or even as a nurse.

Krank takes us on that journey.