Series synopsis
A Perfect Crime, also known as Rohwedder – Einigkeit und Mord und Freiheit is a German documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on September 25, 2020. It ended on September 25, 2020. It was created by Christian Beetz, Georg Tschurtschenthaler. It stars Oliver Reissig, Beate Malkus, Tom Pilath and Juliane Werner.
In April 1991, Detlev Rohwedder, the head of Treuhand, the East German Privatization and Restructuring Agency, was assassinated in Dusseldorf. This documentary details the strange evidence recovered.
Premise
In April 1991, Detlev Rohwedder, the head of Treuhand, the East German Privatization and Restructuring Agency, was assassinated in Dusseldorf. This documentary details the strange evidence recovered.
Premise: Martyr. Capitalist. Occupier. Victim.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 25, 2020 | September 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Martyr The murder of Detlev Rohwedder, shot as he stood by a window in his Düsseldorf home, shakes the nation. But insiders understood the danger he was in. |
September 25, 2020 |
| 2 |
Capitalist A Red Army Faction letter claims responsibility for the killing, but a lack of clues stalls the investigation. Now, former RAF members come forward. |
September 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Occupier The precision of the assassination raises suspicions among the authorities. What was the motivation — and who benefited from Rohwedder's death? |
September 25, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 25, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2020 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |