Berlin Station

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Season 1
  • Network: MGM+
  • Series Premiere Date: Oct 16, 2016
Season #: 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 47
  3. Negative: 8 out of 47
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  1. hgruber
    Dec 12, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The series seems outdated. Characters use dead drops - are they in the 50's?- never observe modern electronic protocols - checking personal phones for malware is a daily MUST. Miller is overall incompetent. As is Station chief -sending a defector back destroys reputation of Station and Agency not to mentioned the defector will be debriefed and whole defector apparatus will be in jeopardy as well as invalidating most of Intel obtained. I understand that character and personal dialogue is emphasized but this level of incompetency is like writing as Auto Racing series and having the cars fuel up with water. Oh , and 200 agents allow a middle age woman and three thugs to kidnap a trained agent in a mall? No snipers in Op or outside? really amateur hour. The acting is pretty good overall regardless. Ifans is brilliant in markedly contrast to Armitage. Whose performance is very stiff or perhaps the intent is to portray a character who has been lobotomized?.… Expand
  2. Darawa
    Nov 22, 2016
    7
    i find the plot true to the mindsets as much as the storyline. This work can weigh heavy on a soul, and this depicts this fact as well as shows us the same flaws in humans that are exposed when we are pushed to our limits socially and mentally. Physically it keeps you involved, wanting to step in or speak out, but many overlapping plots and storylines keep you busy trying to calculate thei find the plot true to the mindsets as much as the storyline. This work can weigh heavy on a soul, and this depicts this fact as well as shows us the same flaws in humans that are exposed when we are pushed to our limits socially and mentally. Physically it keeps you involved, wanting to step in or speak out, but many overlapping plots and storylines keep you busy trying to calculate the next move or mistake as the business of spying seems to have its fair share of. I highly recommend this series, and hope that it stays true to the roots. Spies, disgruntled citizens, ungrateful press, crooked government hacks, some sexy characters and real life situations that are in our headlines now. Look forward to the rest of the season and new season as well.… Expand
  3. donelson
    Jan 26, 2017
    9
    Berlin Station
    Superb spy series, the best on TV in a very long time. The first really good one from modern Berlin.
    The first episode or two are a bit shaky, but don't worry... by episode 4 it's sailing along, and gets more and MORE exciting. Each new episode brings new surprises to a really complex plot, and the direction is assured and satisfying. Even the final episode 10 brings new    Berlin Station
    Superb spy series, the best on TV in a very long time. The first really good one from modern Berlin.

    The first episode or two are a bit shaky, but don't worry... by episode 4 it's sailing along, and gets more and MORE exciting. Each new episode brings new surprises to a really complex plot, and the direction is assured and satisfying. Even the final episode 10 brings new twists in the plot, and new depth to supporting characters.

    Rhys Ifans is incredible - powerful and nuanced performance. Michelle Forbes (from way back, Ensign Ro) is terrific in a supporting role. Richard Jenkins shows what a fine actor he can be with a good script and good direction. Other supporting roles are spot-on, too.

    Wonderful. Don't worry about the first episode or two - just relax and let this top-notch spy series take you on a roller coaster ride!    … Expand
  4. Lizart7
    Dec 11, 2016
    8
    This program was not carried on COMCAST and thus it is a sleeper hit. I love this program: it's entirely relevant to our current world of disasters and the basket of EXTRAORDINARY multicultural actors is one key to its success. This might be my favorite Richard Jenkins role yet. The fact that it's got riveting action and suspense, plus a dynamic fluid plot, helps too. I highly recommendThis program was not carried on COMCAST and thus it is a sleeper hit. I love this program: it's entirely relevant to our current world of disasters and the basket of EXTRAORDINARY multicultural actors is one key to its success. This might be my favorite Richard Jenkins role yet. The fact that it's got riveting action and suspense, plus a dynamic fluid plot, helps too. I highly recommend this program. There will be a cult following, I'm sure. Thank you and please keep this going: add Bob Baer to the cast too. Berlin is the coolest city on the planet right now.… Expand
  5. mntmn3
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    Excellent series for espionage buffs, threading new Berlin tech and culture with old Berlin spycraft. Follow Daniel Miller's clandestine mission as the world slowly collapses around him.
  6. Bitash
    Nov 19, 2017
    8
    Well done, very interesting never a dull moment , it's amazing that the main two characters are actually English but they speak American so well the acting is really well.
    I am wondering if English actors are superior into Americans. Loved the show, hope they do more episodes
  7. meta39
    Dec 19, 2016
    9
    Outstanding on location filming, highlighting Berlin's broad spectrum of venues. Complex and intriguing writing. Takes a fair bit of effort to fully follow, but well worth it.
  8. RMF5630
    Dec 21, 2016
    9
    I find this show to be one of my favorites. It has a Cold War feel, reminds me of the John LeCarre novels I read in my youth. The acting is good, the story lines relevant and enough action to keep me interested. I even enjoy the inner office politics that anyone who worked at a large organization knows exist. I would recommend.
  9. Sv03ejj
    Mar 15, 2017
    10
    absolutly brilliant needed a good inteligent spy drama ,for a long time ,Now its here cross between spooks and john le carrier novel Berlin is excellent backdrop ,and the acting is superb
  10. lemone
    Oct 31, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good, Intelligent storytelling, without any major surprises in the plot. The german of the american actors is unfortunately extremely bad in almost all cases and breaks the immersion of the show. For example in one scene you get to know that the protagonist is a fluent german speaker because he learned it as a child in germany, but then later on when he actually gets to speaking german it barely makes any sense and does not match the subtitles. apart from that, great show... 8/10… Expand
  11. scott147
    Nov 15, 2017
    1
    ashley judd has ruined this show with her politics,this will hopefully be her only season,otherwise I wont be tuning in.she made her little alt right comment and i knew where this was going,all conservatives are racist or some other ist .
  12. Arlene123
    Sep 5, 2018
    2
    It's awful. Pointless nudity and sex all the time, (it's getting annoying), annoying characters (i just wanna punch their face), dull dialogue, Richard's bad accent and clothes, bad cast, music is non-sense and they are going to discuss their political secrets in night clubs or porn clubs. What the heck? Also, they use bad language all the time....if it was a Quentin Tarantino movie, iIt's awful. Pointless nudity and sex all the time, (it's getting annoying), annoying characters (i just wanna punch their face), dull dialogue, Richard's bad accent and clothes, bad cast, music is non-sense and they are going to discuss their political secrets in night clubs or porn clubs. What the heck? Also, they use bad language all the time....if it was a Quentin Tarantino movie, i would say...."ok". But now....just sucks. Is that supposed to be a drama? Also, the main character has relationship with his secretary and he has a daughter? What the heck? The only good thing: Richard Armitage is sexy there.… Expand
  13. Joaniegirl
    Feb 1, 2019
    2
    This show is just ridiculous- started well but each season gets worse. Stupid storyline with poor acting and poor casting. The characters are very inconsistent with past stories. Could also do without the bad language- totally unnecessary

Awards & Rankings

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#98 Best TV Season of 2016
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#94 Most Discussed TV Season of 2016
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#78 Most Shared TV Season of 2016

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ray Rahman
    Oct 31, 2016
    75
    Consider it John le Carre fan fiction that le Carre himself might enjoy. [4 Nov 2016, p.57]
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Oct 17, 2016
    50
    This is a spy series looking for someone or something to make you care.
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  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Oct 17, 2016
    80
    Berlin Station is a tense, terse thriller--good-looking but never fussy, balancing character and plot in satisfying proportions, a new suit cut to classic lines.
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