Rapl

Yes, I know, yet another one. However, it was far more convincing than most. There were several overarching themes in the series that kept it a coherent whole. The twists and turns in the stories were ornate enough to make it understandable why the cops were making little headway in their main, long term-cases but never so outlandish that things got unbelievable.

As for the episode by episode cases solved each programme, I rather liked the sub-Poirot or Jessica Fletcher denouements where the crimes were explained by our maverick detective.

I have not seen the second series and breathlessly await it becoming available to watch where I am. This was a worthwhile series to watch and not for a moment did I regret the time I spent on it.

My first Czech seried and i wasnt disappointed. Fine acting and good plot lined. Perhaps the familiar line of the cop with demons has been done to death but excellrnt non the lesd.

Excellent crime 2 series, well acted, gd storyline set in eastern europe.

Poor imitation of scandi noir. It's a shame because it has potential, but the execution is quite poor. The characters are built so amateurishly: very few female characters who are portrayed as weak; the male characters are bullies or have pathological anger issues. Gave 2 stars for the beautiful aerial shots of landscapes.

/refers to Season 1/

Rapl follows Detective Kunesh, a tough and troubled cop who is sent to a remote border town as punishment after beating up his ex-wife's boyfriend. There, he must solve the unsolved murder of a policewoman while also dealing with constant crime in the area, from smuggling and drugs to murder and corruption. Each episode brings a new case, all tied into a larger story about justice, loyalty, and personal demons.

The Series stands out from other "troubled detective" shows thanks to its strong atmosphere, solid acting, and clever storytelling. Hynek Chermak plays Kunesh with raw intensity, making the character believable and engaging. The cases are interesting and mostly realistic, with a good mix of action, drama, and dark humour. There's a Nordic-noir feel, but it's less over-the-top and more grounded in Czech reality. This Series is worth watching due to its suspense and character depth, especially the way it mixes personal struggles with crime-solving.

Thus, Rapl is widely seen as one of the best recent Czech crime dramas. It may not be perfect, but it's gripping, thoughtful, and very watchable. If you enjoy detective stories with flawed heroes, moral dilemmas, and a strong sense of place, this is worth your time. I try to find and watch Season 2 as well.