Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood drops us into turn of the century Vienna where high society meets a darker, more dangerous underworld of crime. Max Liebermann, a medical student studying under Sigmund Freud, partners with Detective Oskar Rheinhardt to probe a wave of gruesome killings that haunt the city's grand cafes and opulent opera houses. Liebermann brings a clinical eye and a mind trained to read human behavior, while Rheinhardt supplies streetwise instincts and investigative know how. The pair form an uneasy alliance as clues lead them through a labyrinth of Vienna's aristocrats, bohemian circles and hidden corners. The series balances psychology with procedural mystery and lush period detail.

Directed by Umut Dag, the show premiered in 2019 with Stephen Thompson as creator. It adapts Frank Tallis's Liebermann novels, placing Max Liebermann beside Detective Rheinhardt in turn of the century Vienna, with crisp period detail and compact suspense.

Awards: The show has earned positive notices from critics and has secured nominations at European television awards for its production design and performances, as it captures a vivid period mood that resonates beyond the crime plot. The nominations recognized craftsmanship in set design and ensemble acting, underscoring the show's appeal to fans of historical drama.

Cultural Impact: The series revives interest in Vienna's fin de siecle look and sound, with caf scenes, opera houses and a backdrop of intellectual debates about psychology and crime. It contributes to a growing appetite for period thrillers set in central Europe. Its visual language and musical cues reinforce the mood, helping to transport viewers.

Reception & Themes: Critics have noted the show's blend of Freud era psychology with detective procedure, exploring memory, perception and class tensions in Vienna. The friendship between a medical student and a detective anchors a tense mystery. It invites viewers to consider how psychoanalysis intersects with city life and crime.