Homicide Hills 2008

Overview

Homicide Hills is a German satirical crime comedy television series that premiered in 2008. Produced by ARD, the show follows the experiences of Sophie Haas, an aspiring criminal investigator from Cologne who is relegated to a small police outpost in the Eifel mountains. The narrative centers on her work in the fictional country village of Hengasch. The series features a cast that includes Caroline Peters as Sophie Haas, alongside actors such as Petra Kleinert, Michael Hanemann, Bjarne Mädel, and Katharina Wackernagel as Marie Gabler. Much of the humor within the program is derived from the cliches associated with both city and provincial life. The show draws comparisons to the English comedy crime series Midsomer Murders for its thematic approach to the genre. Spanning five seasons, the production incorporates elements of comedy, suspense, and drama to explore the adventures of its protagonist in her new rural setting. The series remained in production until 2024, maintaining its focus on the interactions between the detective and the residents of the remote village.