Series synopsis
The Allegation, also known as GLAUBEN nach Ferdinand von Schirach is a German drama television series that premiered on RTL+ on November 4, 2021. It ended on November 4, 2021. It was created by Jan Ehlert, Oliver Berben, Ferdinand von Schirach. It stars Peter Kurth, Narges Rashidi, Sebastian Urzendowsky and Désirée Nosbusch.
25 defendants, 300 trial days and a legal scandal that has gone down in the history of jurisprudence: In this thrilling legal drama, bestselling author Ferdinand von Schirach transports the so-called "Worms Trials", a German legal scandal from the nineties into the present. The result is a gripping, current legal drama about hysteria in social media, collective anger and how the hunger for revenge can overlook the victims.
Premise
25 defendants, 300 trial days and a legal scandal that has gone down in the history of jurisprudence: In this thrilling legal drama, bestselling author Ferdinand von Schirach transports the so-called "Worms Trials", a German legal scandal from the nineties into the present. The result is a gripping, current legal drama about hysteria in social media, collective anger and how the hunger for revenge can overlook the victims.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Peter Kurth as Rechtanwalt Dr. Richard Schlesinger
- Narges Rashidi as Azra
- Sebastian Urzendowsky as Staatsanwalt Cordelis
- Désirée Nosbusch as Hauptkommissarin Laubach
- Michael Pink as Angeklagter Ernesto Perez
- Katharina M. Schubert as Kinderschützerin Ina Reuth
- Julika Jenkins as Richterin Landsberg
- Hans-Heinrich Hardt as Richter Faller
Supporting cast
- Falk Rockstroh as Kinderarzt Dr. Liessen
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | November 4, 2021 | November 4, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A judicial scandal erupts in the fictional small town of Ottern when a pediatrician discovers evidence that a girl has been raped. |
November 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The growing scandal now finds 26 adults accused of running a child pornography ring. The local prosecutor and an anti-abuse activist work to put the accused behind bars. |
November 4, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Ottern is full of journalists covering the case; Schlesinger and his associate, the mysterious `Fixer' Azra, check into a local hotel. |
November 4, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTL+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 4, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 4, 2021 |
| Runtime | 33 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |