Biohackers

Season 1 – 85% – I hesitated to start watching this series from our western neighbors because when the plot comes from a German medical faculty, the viewer inevitably fears whether Nurse Stefanie is going to suddenly appear around the corner or if Der Bergdoktor is going to drop by. But Mia and her friends are so different that any comparison seems unfair. The plotline was inspired by various sources but also very precisely. In the end, it is a combination of Revenge and Veronica Mars with a slightly lighter shade of How to Get Away with Murder. Thanks to the restrained (sometimes almost insufficient) number of episodes and their short length, it is a bit of a bite-sized treat, but what can you do – the glowing mice are here and hopefully will stay. Season 2 – 60% – The time jump between seasons is a great storytelling trick, but combined with the amnesia of the main character, it feels quite stretched. During those months that Mia doesn't remember, things have happened that can really mess with your head with a twist at the end of each episode, but their explanations are often banal or even non-existent. Similarly, I can't wrap my head around why the roles (and to a certain extent, motivations) of both important boys in Mia's life changed without a clear reason. I'm really disappointed that such an ambitious piece of work gave up its positions almost immediately after it had the potential to become a small cult hit. Tension for the sake of tension, pleasant side characters – and nothing more the second time around. (12.10.2020)