Series synopsis
The Typist, also known as Die Protokollantin is a German drama crime mystery television series that premiered on ZDF on October 20, 2018. It ended on November 17, 2018. It stars Iris Berben, Moritz Bleibtreu, Peter Kurth and Zoe Moore.
Freya Becker is a typist with the homicide division of the Berlin police. Freya’s daughter, Marie, disappeared 11 years ago without a trace, and Freya is determined to uncover the truth, whatever the cost.
Premise
Freya Becker is a typist with the homicide division of the Berlin police. Freya’s daughter, Marie, disappeared 11 years ago without a trace, and Freya is determined to uncover the truth, whatever the cost.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Iris Berben as Freya Becker
- Moritz Bleibtreu as Jo Jacobi
- Peter Kurth as Henry Silowski
- Zoe Moore as Marie Becker
- Mišel Matičević as Murat Nadarevic
- Katharina Schlothauer as Anne Liebig
- Timur Isik as Yanik Akbay
- Johannes Krisch as Damir Mitkovic
Supporting cast
- Julischka Eichel as Nadine Krug
- Bettina Hoppe as Sabine Menken
- Andreas Lust as Thilo Menken
Guest cast
- Laura de Boer as Jasmin Jacobi
- Sophie Pfennigstorf as Jasna
- Katharina Bellena as Elisabetta
- Marko Dyrlich as Klaus Drescher
- Livia Matthes as Asta
- Nadeshda Brennicke
- Uwe Dag Berlin as Herr Beller
- Patrick von Blume
- Doris Buchrucker as Resi
- Eray Egilmez as Yassim Kaya
- Ulla Geiger as Bäuerin
- Sascha Alexander Geršak
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | October 20, 2018 | November 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1: Different Laws The alleged rapist Thilo Menken is acquitted in court. Freya is convinced of his guilt and decides to take care of justice. |
October 20, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2: A New Boss Thilo Menken has disappeared without a trace and everything points to a violent crime. The new Chief Inspector Silowski begins to investigate. Freya's mother dies and the funeral awakens traumatic memories. |
October 27, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3: The House In The FOrest The trail in the case of Menken leads to the missing person's sister. Freya is worried about this trail and watches Sabine Menken. Anna Liebig discovers similarities in some of the unsolved murder cases. |
November 3, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ZDF |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 20, 2018 |
| Last aired | November 17, 2018 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:45:00 |