4 Blocks 2017
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 8, 2017
- Last Aired
- December 12, 2019
- Format
- 3 seasons · 19 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~15.8 hours (50 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S2E7 "Win Some Lose Some" (★ 8.5/10)
- Created By
- Hanno Hackfort, Bob Konrad, Richard Kropf
- Network
- TNT Serie
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
What is 4 Blocks?
Topic: Television series "4 Blocks" (2017). Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 19
- Runtime
- 50 minutes
- First aired
- May 8, 2017
- Last aired
- Dec 12, 2019
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- TNT Serie
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 174 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 19 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~50 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TNT Serie
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Topic: Television series "4 Blocks" (2017).
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Constraint 4: Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 7: If a detail is not in the material, omit it.
Source [1]: Title: 4 Blocks (2017). Genre: Crime and Drama. Setting: Neukölln, Berlin. Plot: Toni manages daily business dealing with Arabic gangs and wants to leave his old life for his family, but it is not simple.
Source [2]: German drama series. Aired from 2017 to 2019. Three seasons on TNT Serie. Directors: Marvin Kren, Oliver Hirschbiegel, and Özgür Yıldırım.
Source [3]: Critical acclaim in Germany. Won multiple domestic awards. Grimme-Preis for Ramadan, Gelin, and director Marvin Kren. Six German Television Awards (Deutscher Fernsehpreis), including Best Drama.
Source [4]: Rating on ČSFD.cz is 80% based on 303 people.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
4 Blocks is a German crime and drama series that premiered in 20
Should you watch it?
“A Berlin crime boss struggles to leave his life of organized crime behind for his family.”
- Features a complex narrative about the conflict between family life and criminal obligations.
- Earned critical acclaim and multiple domestic awards including the Grimme-Preis.
- Directed by a team of experienced filmmakers including Marvin Kren and Oliver Hirschbiegel.
- The intense focus on crime and gang dynamics may be too dark or violent for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy gritty, realistic crime dramas set in contemporary European urban environments.
The series maintains a serious, high-stakes tone with a pacing that reflects the escalating pressure on its protagonist.
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Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Brothers Mytharc May 8, 2017
- E2 False Nine Core May 15, 2017
- E3 Ibrahim Core May 22, 2017
- E4 Betrayal Core May 29, 2017
- E5 Powerless Mytharc Jun 5, 2017
- E6 Dead Man Walking Mytharc Jun 12, 2017
Season 2 · 7 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fire Mytharc Oct 11, 2018
- E2 Of Sheep and Lions Core Oct 18, 2018
- E3 Blood Core Oct 25, 2018
- E4 Free Core Nov 1, 2018
- E5 Peace Core Nov 8, 2018
- E6 Atonement Mytharc Nov 15, 2018
- E7 Win Some Lose Some Mytharc Nov 22, 2018
Season 3 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ali Mytharc Nov 7, 2019
- E2 The Route of Money Core Nov 14, 2019
- E3 Trusted Enemy Core Nov 21, 2019
- E4 Diamonds Core Nov 28, 2019
- E5 Deal with the Devil Mytharc Dec 5, 2019
- E6 Brothers Forever Mytharc Dec 12, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream 4 Blocks?
Information regarding current streaming availability can typically be found on platforms like The Movie Database.
Is this series worth watching?
The series is highly regarded by critics and has received multiple domestic awards, suggesting it is a significant work in the crime genre.
How long is the series?
4 Blocks consists of three seasons that were broadcast between 2017 and 2019.
Are there specific episodes I should prioritize?
Episodes titled Ramadan and Gelin are noted for receiving specific recognition through the Grimme-Preis.
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