Hinterland

In the aftermath of World War I, Vienna is reborn as the Austrian Republic, embracing artistic freedom but battling political unrest and rising unemployment. Peter Perg, a man who returns to this transformed city after years in captivity, finds himself lost in a world he barely recognizes. Struggling with his place in this new environment, Perg is further thrown off course when one of his former comrades meets an untimely death. As more veterans fall victim to mysterious killings, Perg takes it upon himself to seek justice for these men. In his quest, he forms a pivotal alliance with Theresa Körner, a forensic doctor with whom he shares a deeper, complex history. Together, they plunge into the dark depths of the city, confronting not only a methodical killer but also corruption within their own police force. As Perg becomes the next target of this brutal foe, he faces the most challenging moral dilemma of his life. Set against a backdrop of post-war chaos and political tension, this thrilling drama explores themes of identity, justice, and personal redemption in a world grappling with its own transformation.