---
title: "Vienna Blood"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vienna-blood-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 94000
imdb_id: "tt9179616"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 4
episodes_count: 11
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 114
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Vienna Blood (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vienna-blood-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Vienna Blood is a British-Austrian procedural drama television series set in early 1900s Vienna, Austria. Based on the Liebermann novels by Frank Tallis, the show follows Max Liebermann, a doctor and student of Sigmund Freud, as he assists Police Detective Oskar Reinhardt in investigating a series of disturbing murders.

The series is characterized by its crime, drama, and mystery genres. The narrative explores investigations occurring around the grand cafes and opera houses of the era, utilizing the partnership between a medical student and a detective to navigate the setting.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A student of Sigmund Freud assists a detective investigating disturbing murders in 1900s Vienna."

### Why Watch
- Based on the Liebermann novels by Frank Tallis
- Set against the backdrop of 1900s Vienna cafes and opera houses
- Features a unique partnership between a medical student and a police detective

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series contains disturbing murders
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-14 and features crime, drama, and mystery themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1900s-vienna, #crime-drama, #mystery-procedural, #historical-setting, #psychological-elements

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+ | KQED | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Sky Go, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel | BBC iPlayer | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | SBS On Demand | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (3 Episodes)
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## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 3
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 2 (67%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 1 (33%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Steve Thompson
- **Networks / Studios**: ZDF, ORF 1, BBC Two

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matthew Beard** as *Max Liebermann*
- **Juergen Maurer** as *Oskar Rheinhardt*
- **Charlene McKenna** as *Leah Liebermann*
- **Conleth Hill** as *Mendel Liebermann*
- **Amelia Bullmore** as *Rachel Liebermann*
- **Josef Ellers** as *Sergeant Haussmann*
- **Simon Hatzl** as *Police Commissioner Strasser*
- **Jessica De Gouw** as *Amelia Lydgate*
- **Robert Reinagl** as *Dr.Julius Jaeger*
- **Miriam Hie** as *Polizeiarchivarin Therese Lindner*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Vienna Blood?
Max Liebermann, a student of Sigmund Freud, helps Detective Reinhardt investigate disturbing murders in 1900s Vienna.

### Q: Is Vienna Blood based on any books?
Yes, the series is based on the Liebermann novels by Frank Tallis.

### Q: Who stars in the series?
The cast includes Matthew Beard, Juergen Maurer, Luise von Finckh, and Charlene McKenna.

### Q: What is the genre of the show?
The series is a crime, drama, and mystery procedural drama.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vienna Blood — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/94000)
- [Vienna Blood cast and creatives on series 4 of the gripping crime drama](https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/mediapacks/vienna-blood-series-4)

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