XY history

XY history

122024•45m

DocumentaryCrime

Spectacular crimes in German criminal history: Investigators and experts explain the possibilities and limitations of investigative work at that time – and why the cases still amaze today.

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Production

Neue Deutsche Filmgesellschaft, Securitel

Language

DE

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

September 4, 2024

Last Aired

September 24, 2025

Networks

ZDF

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The First Homicide Detective: Ernst Gennat

E1

The First Homicide Detective: Ernst Gennat

Air date: 2024-09-04

Germany's first homicide detective, Ernst Gennat, investigates spectacular cases in 1920s Berlin and revolutionizes criminal investigation—with methods that are still proven today.

Hard to Believe: The Gladow Gang

E2

Hard to Believe: The Gladow Gang

Air date: 2024-09-04

Seventeen-year-old Werner Gladow leads one of the most notorious Berlin gangs of the post-war era. Their trademark: tailored suits, white ties, and brogues.

Cast

Sven Voss

Self - Presenter

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