Creators of Dark, One of Netflix’s Best Shows, Are Reuniting for a New “Cruel Reality” Thriller That Sounds Like a Mix of Black Mirror and True Detective

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Here’s the scoop on Struwwelpeter:

  • Creators: Jantje Friese and Baran bo Odar (known for Dark and 1899)

  • Star: Lisa Vicari (reuniting with the creators after Dark)

  • Platform: HBO Max Germany

  • Premise: A modern sci-fi thriller inspired by the 1845 Struwwelpeter children’s book. It follows an investigator solving ritualistic murders based on the book’s cautionary tales, blending crime, family drama, and dark psychological elements.

  • Tone: Described as a “cruel reality thriller” exploring punishment, forgiveness, and consequences of bad behavior.

Status: Currently in production, no release date yet.

It’s essentially a grown-up, suspenseful reimagining of the cautionary tales that made Struwwelpeter infamous, so expect a mix of psychological tension and dark mystery.