Dear Child
| Dear Child | |
|---|---|
| Liebes Kind | |
| Created by | Isabel Kleefeld Julian Pörksen |
| Based on | Liebes Kind, by Romy Hausmann |
| Written by | Stefan Kolditz |
| Directed by | Julian Pörksen |
| Starring | Kim Riedle Naila Schuberth Sammy Schrein |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Original language | German |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 45-50 minutes |
| Production companies | Constantin Film AG Netflix |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 7 September 2024 |
Dear Child (original title: Liebes Kind) is a German crime drama miniseries directed by Isabel Kleefeld and Julian Pörksen, who also wrote the screenplay.[1] Based on the novel of the same name by Romy Hausmann, the first season consists of six episodes and premiered on September 7, 2023, on Netflix.[2]
The show won the award for Best TV Movie or Miniseries at the 52nd International Emmy Awards.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]The series follows Lena, who was imprisoned with her two children for a long period. After managing to escape, the police begin an investigation into a disappearance case that occurred 13 years ago.
Cast
[edit]- Kim Riedle as "Lena" (Jasmin Grass)
- Naila Schuberth as Hannah
- Sammy Schrein as Jonathan
- Haley Louise Jones as Aida Kurt
- Hans Löw as Gerd Bühling
- Justus von Dohnányi as Matthias Beck
- Birge Schade as Nurse Ruth
- Seraphina Maria Schweiger as Ines Reisig
- Julika Jenkins as Karin Beck
- Özgür Karadeniz as Dr Hamstedt
- Juri Senft as Sven
- Christian Beermann as Lars Rogner
Release
[edit]All six episodes of Dear Child were made available on Netflix on September 7, 2023. In the first two weeks after its release, the series stood out as the most-watched non-English language show on the platform, appearing in the top 10 in over 90 countries.
Critical reception
[edit]The series received very positive reviews. Oliver Gaebel from Der Spiegel describes it as a "dark and thrilling series" that tackles uncomfortable questions, calling it a "police thriller of its own class".[4] Julian Weinberger from Prisma highlights the intense first episode and the performance of Justus von Dohnányi but notes that the series becomes increasingly conventional, which may overshadow the overall strong impression.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Depois da Cabana: Explicamos o final da série de suspense da Netflix. O Tempo. Retrieved December 4, 2024
- ^ «Liebes Kind» ist nichts für schwache Nerven. Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen. Retrieved December 4, 2024
- ^ PROGRAMS & PERFORMANCES FROM 21 COUNTRIES NOMINATED FOR 2024 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® AWARDS. iemmys.tv/. Retrieved December 4, 2024
- ^ Krimi-Kammerspiel der Extraklasse. Der Spiegel. Retrieved December 4, 2024
- ^ Psychothriller "Liebes Kind": In Freiheit gefangen. Prisma. Retrieved December 4, 2024