4 | Blocks (2017вђ“)

4 Blocks broke new ground for German television, often being compared to high-stakes American and international crime sagas like The Sopranos or Gomorrah .

Directed by Marvin Kren, Oliver Hirschbiegel, and Özgür Yıldırım, the series utilized real locations in Berlin, such as Sonnenallee and Kottbusser Tor, to enhance its atmosphere. 4 Blocks (2017–)

The series received numerous accolades, including six German Television Awards (Deutscher Fernsehpreis) for categories such as Best Drama Series, Best Actor (Kida Khodr Ramadan), and Best Director (Marvin Kren). 4 Blocks broke new ground for German television,

The realism of 4 Blocks has sparked debate; while praised for its authenticity, some police investigators criticized the show for glorifying gangsterism and potentially influencing young people in Neukölln. Production and Reception and Özgür Yıldırım