TV series · 2017 · Sky One (Germany)
Is Babylon Berlin based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Babylon Berlin is based on the works Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall by Volker Kutscher (2018) and The Silent Death by Volker Kutscher (2009).
The TV series premiered in 2017 on Sky One (Germany).
The book behind Babylon Berlin
Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall
by Volker Kutscher · first published 2018 · historical fiction
2008 novel by Volker Kutscher.
The Silent Death
by Volker Kutscher · first published 2009 · historical fiction
German novel by Volker Kutscher.
Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall: books in order
- Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall (2018)
- The Silent Death (2009)
- Märzgefallene (2014)
Common questions
Is Babylon Berlin based on a book?
Yes. Babylon Berlin is based on the works Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall by Volker Kutscher (2018) and The Silent Death by Volker Kutscher (2009).
Who wrote the book Babylon Berlin is based on?
Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall was written by Volker Kutscher and first published in 2018.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall, book 1 of Der nasse Fisch. Gereon Raths erster Fall. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.