Rookies

Season 5

During police academy in Halle, students face first homicide cases under seasoned detectives' guidance. Mistakes arise as beginners learn. Each episode sees a case solved while exploring personal lives.

Where to Watch Season 5

12 Episodes

Blutlinie
E1
Episode 1BlutlinieCharlotte is shocked when she discovers her cousin Valentin dead on the family estate: killed by a shot to the heart. Charlotte is excluded from the investigation. The investigations bring to light the disastrous family relationships.
Wut
E2
Episode 2WutBailiff Michelle Listing dies at the wheel of her car in front of the neighbors. She was apparently poisoned. The investigation leads to debtor Emil Franke. He was evicted by Michelle a few weeks earlier.
Babyalarm
E3
Episode 3BabyalarmTorsten continues to look after baby Celina and heads the homicide squad. Professional skater Björn Witte is found lifeless under a bridge on the Saale. It quickly becomes clear that he did not die during one of his tricks.
Angst
E4
Episode 4AngstA ruthless murder in Halle-Neustadt shakes up the homicide squad, and Umut gets caught in the crossfire. Steve Kauper, leader of a criminal gang, was shot in broad daylight and filmed on his cell phone.
Kinder der Nacht
E5
Episode 5Kinder der NachtMoritz Breckle was an urban explorer and internet star. Now he lies dead in front of an old factory building. Silan Markovic finds the body and conceals the fact that he saw Moritz in a live stream the evening before.
Stiller Alarm
E6
Episode 6Stiller AlarmVera Stolze becomes a hostage during an armed robbery of a jewelry store. The two perpetrators demand jewelry and watches. When the owner, Brehna, sets off a silent alarm, a shot is fired and one of the men collapses.
Pferdeflüsterer
E7
Episode 7PferdeflüstererThe burned body of a man is recovered from a car. It appears to be Henk Winter. The investigation leads the homicide squad to the horse farm. Charlotte knows the sensitive horse groom Henk from before and is deeply affected.
Todestanz
E8
Episode 8TodestanzDuring a dance performance in the park, frontman Djamal collapses. Shot by the 13-year-old dancer Frida. Umut and Charlotte witness the crime. Everything indicates that the weapon was planted on Frida instead of a decorative weapon.
Spiel, Satz und Mord
E9
Episode 9Spiel, Satz und MordTennis coach Tobias Müller is found beaten to death on his club's court. The murder victim Tobias was apparently popular at the tennis club. Only his student Kevin Holm reports how he suffered under his training methods.
Bingo Jürgen
E10
Episode 10Bingo JürgenBingo Jürgen is the absolute star in the retirement home. The residents love his events. Until someone dies. During a bingo event, ward manager Carmen Guardiol collapses and dies. The cause of death is a cocktail of medication.
Tödliche Nachbarn
E11
Episode 11Tödliche NachbarnJulia Salomon observes a break-in at her neighbor's house. When the police arrive, they find a female body. Julia recognizes the dead woman immediately. It is Jasmin Preuss, a resident of the neighborhood.
Wasserleichen lügen nicht
E12
Episode 12Wasserleichen lügen nichtAnastasia gets lost in the investigation of a spectacular murder case and ends up putting her own life in danger. Irmgard Erler discovers a body in the water while fishing. The dead man had been lying in the lake for several weeks.