Cross-border crime, coordinated police efforts, and a web of clues—these elements drive Pagan Hill, a gripping German thriller that returns to Cosmo with the same investigative duo and a fresh enigma for fans after the first season’s success.
In the debut run, German detective Ellie Stocker (Julia Jentsch) teams up with Austrian counterpart Gedeon Winter (Nicholas Ofczarek) when a body is found along a mountain pass on the German-Austrian frontier. The positioning and posture of the victim hint at a ritual murder, pointing toward the legend of Krampus—a figure from Alpine folklore whose shadowy presence guides the killer’s moves. The case blends regional tension with a chilling folklore thread, anchoring the story in a landscape of snow-draped desolation and meticulous sleuthing. (Pagan Hill)
Season one earned recognition as the best German TV series for the 2018-2019 cycle at the Golden Camera Awards, signaling a strong reception for the dark, procedural storytelling and the chemistry between the leads. Pagan Peak returns with a new crime, a fresh killer, and a renewed push to uncover the truth behind a trail of grisly acts. (Pagan Hill)
The second season began on March 28, with the discovery of a young German tourist’s body near Salzburg prompting renewed cooperation between German and Austrian criminal investigators. Yet a year has passed since the Krampus case, and the two protagonists are not as they once were. The mission now tests their resilience, trust, and professional boundaries in ways that heighten the tension and the stakes. (Pagan Hill)
Ellie Stocker wrestles with the aftereffects of trauma from the previous investigation, while Gedeon Winter lies in a coma following an assassination attempt. When he awakens, his renewed presence comes with heavy physical consequences that complicate the case. Ellie is compelled to take a forced break from active duty. Into this gap steps young inspector Yela Antic (Franziska von Harsdorf) who leads the charge, alongside Tonia Roth (Marie Sophie von Reibnitz). Yela seeks guidance from Gedeon as a new murder case unfolds, forcing the veteran duo to cross paths again as they pursue the deeper killer behind the latest abduction. (Pagan Hill)
The creators behind Dark return to craft an acclaimed thriller that delves into how police work shapes the officers themselves as they piece together an increasingly intricate mystery in the second season. The series explores the emotional and psychological toll of high-stakes investigations while maintaining a tight, procedural focus on the clues, the suspects, and the victims. (Pagan Hill)
Result of the season
Episode seven arrives on a late night, and the missing young woman remains in danger as the perpetrator keeps a tight grip on the narrative. The mounting pressure jeopardizes Gedeon’s health while Ellie fights to mask the mounting psychological strain mounting on her own psyche. The tension between professional duty and personal cost becomes a driving force in the story as the investigation presses forward. (Pagan Hill)
In the eighth and final episode, broadcast at midnight, the investigators push to complete the case with limited resources. Ellie uncovers the true culprit and faces a startling revelation about her partner and friend, Gedeon, altering the dynamic of their collaboration and leaving lasting questions about trust and loyalty. (Pagan Hill)