Goodbye to Babylon Berlin, the 1920s TV drama that has eerily foreshadowed real-life politics
Summary
The German TV series Babylon Berlin, set in the 1920s Weimar Republic, ends with Adolf Hitler's rise to power just as Germany faces current political challenges from far-right parties. The show’s creators say the timing is a coincidence but note parallels between the past and present political climate in Germany.Key Facts
- Babylon Berlin is a popular TV drama about 1920s Germany’s democracy and culture.
- The series is concluding with its fifth season, showing Hitler becoming chancellor.
- The final season’s release coincides with important state elections in Germany.
- The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is leading polls and may win majorities in upcoming elections.
- The show’s storyline echoes some present-day political tensions in Germany.
- Some filming locations overlapped with real political events involving far-right groups.
- Babylon Berlin is based on novels by Volker Kutscher and has helped raise the profile of European TV drama.
- Experts say creating such a large-scale show was a significant effort in German television history.
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