A NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Hello?
You can have this any time you want.
You just have to say it.
Right, business is done upstairs, music down here in the basement.
Kalifa insists on keeping art and...
...business separate.
And... This is our big studio, the "blue pill."
Kalifa was supposed to record here, but I guess no luck there today.
- Omid? - Huh?
Can you come here so I can introduce you?
I can't, I'm busy.
Do you know Omid?
No, right?
Omid started out with Aziz.
He backed him up at a few shows, did some features.
Tell it like it really is, sister.
I used to be his muscle. Now I'm doing my own thing, baby-baby.
Where's Aziz?
How should I know? Probably out fucking or partying.
Check his feed.
Right, then, I've got a T-shirt and a deluxe box for you.
- Sound good? - Yeah.
Okay, just wait here a minute.
- You can't get in there. - As if I can't. I work here, you dumbass.
What part didn't you understand?
Kurdistan born, Mom died early on
No school but an AK Know all about assembly
Up on the hill, watching my herd
No games, no Barbie Strongest girl in the army
Do me no wrong Zilan means storm
Time for some action Moonwalk, Michael Jackson
This is Jinn, a massively talented producer.
This is...
- Show them something. - What?
Whatever. I'll be right back.
Shut your face, you son of a bitch!
One more word and I'll cut off your fucking tongue
and stick it up your ass, got it, you bastard?
You'll come tomorrow at noon and bring me all the dough, tamam?
- Come on. We're going. - Where?
Just come.
Zilan.
Don't smoke or do drugs, okay?
Where are we going?
Are you scared?
No.
We look at each other, we're not afraid Just very close
Me in your care I wake up, and you're no longer there
I pop the bottles and let it go
You know 'em?
Who?
This joint.
- Yes. - And?
Is it tasty?
Yeah, it's tasty.
Then come on.
Sorry, but why are these assholes telling me
where I can go and where I can't go?
I work here!
He grabbed me, man! Hey, Semir, can he just grab me like that?
What did Kalle say?
I couldn't reach him.
- What do you think they do in there? - Selling drugs, what else?
And not the soft stuff.
Calm down, all right?
What about the fans, anyway? Are they still down there?
Fuck!
That guy's audacity!
- We have to call the police. - And then what?
They'll check it out. They find something, it's not our problem.
Then we're fucked on both ends, by Ardan and the cops.
- Because it's happening here. - What should we do then?
We do nothing.
Kalle's got to sort it out. His brother, his responsibility.
Fine.
"SOUL IN CONCRETE" KALIFA
Hey, Kadir.
You said you like voice messages better than texting.
So, voilà, here I go.
I just wanted to say hi, and that it was nice seeing you again
after such a long time.
We should do that again some time.
Coffee and cola?
And not in another ten years, as far as I'm concerned.
Anyway.
Take care.
You do me any good...
Angel or devil.
Crazy, I got the same earworm.
An earworm is when you can't get a song out of your...
I know what an earworm is.
When you sing...
...you have a totally different voice than when you rap.
It's a little strange,
but it's also pretty unique.
You've got a really nice singing voice.
No.
Yes.
My mom was a singer.
In Kurdistan.
But in Germany, she wasn't anymore.
- Dad! - Hi, sweetie, how are you?
Good. I'm doing good.
You know what? They really liked my pitch.
All the work finally paid off.
I might've even found the right partner, a company from London.
They do pretty high-end stuff.
I worked from home today.
I can send you the first drafts, if you want. I have...
- Lily. - Yes?
The project is on hold for now.
Are you... Are you being silly, Dad?
It's no joke, unfortunately.
Lily, do you hear me?
We didn't win the bid on the property.
But that doesn't mean it was all in vain, okay?
We'll just have to try again next year at another location.
It's such a great idea, Lily.
I know it's going to be a success one day. I'm pretty sure of that.
And until then I'm sure you'll have a thousand other ideas
that are at least as amazing.
I have no doubt about that.
Lily?
Every day there are new strangers coming in through the garage.
They go into the storage room, chill for a sec and then fuck off again.
One after the other. What does that sound like to you?
Maybe they're selling a bit of weed, so what?
Who cares?
It's definitely not a major operation.
- Okay. Why would he do that? - Because he doesn't give a shit about us.
- He's fucking us, and you're letting him! - Hey! Watch what you say about my brother.
Just watch what you say.
Listen, you know who we've got to thank for all of this.
Kadir.
He used to park his drug money with us and we were able to buy equipment with it.
That was 20 years ago.
I'm incredibly grateful to him for that, no question.
But it was us who built this thing up, Kadir.
We pulled Skylines Records out of the gutter and look where we are now.
Kadir, if we're not careful this'll all be gone before we know it.
The Global deal will be the last of our worries.
What do you want me to do?
- Talk to him, Kadir. - I already have.
Not clearly enough.
If he really sells clothes online out of the basement, inshallah, so be it.
But if that's not the case and it's about drugs,
then we've got to deal with it.
If need be, through Cengiz.
- What's up with her? - She's wasted.
- Hey, you okay? - Yeah.
- Yeah? Will you manage? - Mm-hmm.
- Can you walk? - Yes.
Careful!
Hey, sugar, you need anything?
Hey, hold up a sec.
It has a fully equipped kitchenette
with a Nespresso coffee machine.
A very comfy bed with a view of the skyline.
A 4K flat screen TV.
What more do you need? You can move in right away.
How much does it cost for a month?
As is, it'd be around 1,500 euros.
- If you stay longer, for three months... - I'll pay for a month to start.
Hey, wait up, wait up!
Just chill for a second.
I'll give you a good deal.
- What is that? - Just try it. You'll feel better.
Oh, God.
Heroin.
Top-notch. The junkies go nuts for it.
And who's selling it?
No idea.
The Albanians or Ardan?
No idea, okay?
If you have no idea, why are we meeting?
What's up? Don't I get any money?
You get money when you answer my questions.
Hey, wait up.
I've got something else.
But it'll cost you.
Last weekend in Bulgaria Interpol arrested Altin Shkreli,
Thanas Kelmendi's brother-in-law.
Shkreli took care of the dirty work back in Albania,
but had been on the run for beating a boy to death.
Shkreli knows the distribution routes.
TWO NEW MESSAGES FROM KADIR
He knows the structures. Pressure him and he could give us everything.
When can we expect him?
They're confident they can get him to Germany within four weeks.
By then the depots we know of will be empty.
WHEN DO YOU HAVE TIME?
Mrs. Reinhardt, any news from your CI?
Well...
- We need some more time... - We don't have any.
If we trot along while the Albanians and bikers knock each other off,
we may as well quit now.
Can I finish?
I wasn't done.
Go on.
We need some more time to verify the information,
but my CI gave me the details for a large cannabis delivery.
It's scheduled to arrive in Frankfurt by bus this weekend.
Officer Silex is on it.
My CI is working on getting more info.
We're in constant communication.
All right.
I'd like to close this case too, Ms. Wolter.
Believe me.
I NEED ANSWERS. ASAP.
- Shave too? - No thanks.
- Just a haircut. - Dude, what's with you?
Kerem gives the best wet shave in Frankfurt.
Your skin will be as soft as a baby's bum.
See, Kerem, best shave in Frankfurt.
Ja.
- Is he with Ardan? - No, my friend. He's with me.
We're soccer buddies.
Abi, give him a good shave, please.
Yes I will, sure.
Do you know him well? Ardan?
Why do you ask?
I've just heard that name a lot lately.
And what exactly have you heard?
Don't know.
That he was super badass, stuff like that.
Vedat abi.
Tell him about Ardan.
About Ardan?
- You can't come in. - What?
- Dude, you can't come in here. - Who owns this place?
Fuck off! What's going on here, huh?
Why are you shouting?
You came to me. I gave you a room, okay?
So you can build something, because I want to help you.
- Okay. - But if my guys want in here, they can.
So what are you doing in here?
Kadir, how many times do I have to tell you?
Straight from Istanbul, top quality.
We sell these exclusively online at a price anyone can afford.
And we give the rest of the clothes to charities and youth clubs.
That's a lot of meetings, lots of talks.
We can't have people just barging in.
You understand that, don't you?
How do you like this one?
Good.
Better.
Record.
Kurdistan born, Mom died early on
No school but an AK Know all about assembly
Up on the hill, watching my herd
No games, no Barbie Strongest girl in the army
- Zilan, it doesn't work like that. - Keep going now!
- Turn your phone off, please. - I need it for the lyrics.
Real rappers have the lyrics here.
Hold on.
You're so tense.
Can you please take off your jacket?
Just try it.
Okay.
Now sing the tune from yesterday.
What tune?
I pop the bottles and let it...
I pop the bottles and let it go
Now put your lyrics to that melody.
Kurdistan born
Mom died...It doesn't work.
- It's too cheerful. - Please try.
- We're trying to find the style. - Yeah, but I want it to be my style.
Me too! Trust me.
No school but an AK
Know all about assembly
Now forget that and do your own thing.
- What? - Do your own melody.
Do what your mother used to sing.
Let's try it.
Kurdistan born, Mom died early on
No school but an AK Know all about assembly
Up on the hill, watching my herd
No games, no Barbie Strongest girl in the army
Do me no wrong Zilan means storm
Time for some action Moonwalk, Michael Jackson
I don't need you Walking through the gloom
You Instagram rich bitch Fuck off with your showbiz
INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
AUTHORIZED PERSONS ONLY PLEASE RING
Johannes Dietz.
Follow me.
Your father is already here.
Please wait here a moment.
Have you already seen her?
She wasn't awake, though.
How did you get my number?
From Liliane.
In case of emergencies.
Did you know she takes drugs?
Oh, come on.
As if you bankers weren't always on coke and uppers.
We "bankers," huh?
Instead of bickering, we should think about how to help her.
Last time I tried to help her she asked if she should work for you. I said no.
Is that so?
She did it anyway. And look where we are now.
If she thinks she needs to get fucked up
to cope with the world, then that's what she has to do.
I can't help her, and you definitely can't either.
Keep telling yourself that, my boy.
Let yourself off the hook.
You can see her now.
You feeling better?
When can I go home?
What do the doctors say?
Nothing.
I'll sort it out, okay?
- What'll it be? - Bratwurst.
The despicable act of violence
that took place two nights ago on the streets
in the middle of our beautiful city
and cost an innocent young woman her life
should not and cannot go unanswered.
That's why the Police of Frankfurt, with the support of the federal government,
conducted a series of raids in the main station area
and parts of the city center.
The express aim was to target drug-related criminal activity
and rival organized crime gangs prone to violent disputes
and to take them down a notch.
A total of 360 officers took part in the raids.
They were assisted by 17 detection dogs.
We're pleased with the results.
Over 50 properties were searched
and a total of 65 people have been temporarily detained.
We want to continue to meet citizens' demands for increased safety.
And in the coming weeks
we will be increasing police presence in the main station area
and the city center.
There cannot and will not be lawless areas in the city of Frankfurt.
I am certain we will succeed in achieving that.
- How much? - Ten.
- We're dry. - Nothing?
Nothing. Go check down on Eschenheimer.
Sold out. Come back later.
- I need it now. - We're out.
Please. Here.
Try Metzler Street. If they're out, check Eschenheimer.
What's going on here, brother? They think we've got freebies?
- Got anything? - Dry as a bone.
- They keep coming. I'll get more stock. - Hurry up, bro.
I'm getting swamped.
Nothing left, keep walking.
Fuckin' hell.
This is business.
Hello. Is this Raimund Dietz's office?
Mr. Dietz is in a meeting. Do you have an appointment?
No, but he knows.
What is your name again?
Johannes Dietz.
Take a seat. I'm sure it won't be much longer.
- Would you like a drink? Coffee perhaps? - No thanks.
You send some hooker.
Who do you think you're dealing with?
You think you can just buy me off with some cheap whore, huh?
Forget it, buddy. I've got you by the balls.
If you don't do as I say, I'll fuck you like I fucked your cheap whore.
I'm not taking this any longer.
Listen up, you asshole!
I'm giving you till the end of next week. And then I want 200k instead of 150.
- If it's not in my account by Monday... - Hey!
Fuck off!
- What the fuck is going on here? - Easy.
Easy? Out of here, you bastard. Out!
- Come on, get up. - You have until Monday or you're fucked!
Thank you.
In my last three years as an informant handler
I have honed my social skills.
I believe this knowledge will come in handy once I'm in higher civil service.
Are you trying to say you'll talk to your colleagues
the same way you talk to drug addicts and dealers?
No, that's not what I said.
I'm saying that in addition to theory, I have practical investigative experience
and...
I think my colleagues will benefit from my experience as a "gutter rat."
I hope you are aware that as an officer in the higher civil service
you won't just be dealing with other "gutter rats,"
but primarily with administrative staff.
Not to mention government agencies and prosecutors.
Yes, I know how to deal with them too. I am confident of that.
Thank you
for your entertaining presentation, Mrs. Reinhardt.
What I'd still like to know is,
why do you want to move to higher civil service?
What is your aim?
We want your honest opinion.
I want to make our city safer,
because Frankfurt is my home.
I know that sounds naïve, but...
...I want there to be less fear out there.
Less fear when you walk out the door.
Less fear when your child comes home late without letting you know.
I know that fear.
From every angle.
"Gutter rat"?
Come on, you know how I meant it.
Why do you even bother doing this if you don't care?
And why should I bother?
I praise you to the skies and you pull a stunt like that.
Show this kind of creativity in your work, it would be better applied there.
I'm serious. The protocol says you meet Pandev all the time.
But I have yet to see a report from you.
Apart from some vague intel on a cannabis delivery, we have nothing.
What's going on, honey? Where's your head?
For two weeks now the junkies have been different, totally out of it.
There's new heroin circulating, "Gold."
And it's not from the Albanians.
What do we accomplish if we weaken one player only to strengthen the other?
The city is in flames all around us.
I need more investigators than I can get and you're showing me a gold candy?
I want results on the Kelmendi case, Sara.
And if you're unable to follow the chain of command,
then I can't recommend you for higher civil service in good conscience.
You know I've always been on your side.
But at some point I have to protect myself.
You know what?
Here.
In case you ever want to protect someone other than yourself.
No, I have to say I'm surprised you're backing out now.
Frank. Frank, listen to me.
Having the final say was a key demand from the get-go.
Why else would we do the deal?
It's not like we're desperate.
Why? We are talking now.
Okay, I'll tell Mina to work out an appointment with Thomas.
Yes.
You too.
"In, Out, Hit It."
Your best song. Wallah.
You were still around then, weren't you?
I was in the music video. Don't you remember, brother?
As the getaway driver.
Awesome how you describe the robbery. Just like the real thing.
Just like you told it to me.
I was at the youth center yesterday, dropped off a few T-shirts.
They said you hadn't been there in a long time.
The kids only know you from the grafitti...
What do you really do down there?
In the basement.
I'm giving people what they need.
Who needs this?
The junkies need it.
It's the only thing that makes the poor bastards happy.
The d-boys who sell it need it.
Because no one else gives them a chance.
Everyone needs something. You get me, brother?
I give them as much as I can.
You know what? I'm tired of your cynical bullshit.
What do you mean?
You talk fancy like an alman.
Look at your music, Kadir.
Young people need music that speaks to their soul.
You used to give that to them.
What do you give them now?
I have a family. Two children.
The company is about to make a massive deal.
I don't need your gangster crap anymore.
But you needed it to get where you are today.
Isn't that cynical?
Skyline owes me, Kadir.
You leave us alone and we'll leave you alone.
You do your work and we do ours.
And what happens if the cops raid the place?
That's your problem.
God damn it!
Hey, Sara.
You probably have enough on your plate, but I wanted to ask,
do you have any time today?
CRIMINAL RECORD
I'd like to talk to you.
After all, you used to be my manager.
Where would I be today without all the advice you gave me then?
Anyway, think it over.
Asshole.
Heads up.
Hey.
I'm sorry.
For what?
Everything.
Me too.
- We're going to stick together, right? - Of course.
You won't get rid of me now anyway.
What do you mean?
I didn't take the apartment.
Hey, I'll pay rent this time. Chill out.
Why?
- Because I can. - Why aren't you moving out?
I thought you'd be happy.
- I went to see Raimund today... - M-hm, I knew it.
- What? - Did you band together, huh?
Do you want to tail me? To police me so I don't do anything dumb?
Are you nuts or what?
Nice that you're getting along now. Maybe I should OD more often.
- Lily, is everything okay? - Leave me be.
- Hey, come on... - Man, don't touch me!
Lily, what is wrong with you?
- Hey. - Stop that.
What? What am I doing?
- Your arrogant grin, cut it out! - Fuck you!
Fuck yourself!
Jinn.
- Are you just going to leave? - Do you even notice?
You're becoming ever more like her.
Hey.
Come in.
You want a drink?
What do you have?
Minibar.
Whisky.
I really wasn't sure where we should meet.
Here...
Here in a hotel it's strange too.
but I didn't want to wait until tomorrow.
And out there somewhere at a restaurant or a bar, it's...
Well, then there's photographers.
Unnecessary stress.
In any case, it's...
In any case, I'm glad you're here on such short notice.
Is everything okay?
What did you want to talk to me about?
- I thought you were a cop. - Off duty.
Cheers.
Do you think we can smoke in here?
Oh my God.
Damn.
Where did you get this stuff?
Connections.
Give it to me again.
No, I think you've had enough.
No, man.
What?
I'll show you some real motherfucker now.
The Russian fucks up the other guy in a parking lot.
Look... Bam!
Ghetto! I love that kind of shit. Awesome.
So awesome.
- Smack! Against the car. - Like he weighs nothing.
Take a hit, bro. Awesome shit.
What's up, boys?
- What's good, bro? - What are you doing?
Nothing, just chilling. It's cold outside.
- Are you done with your verses? - I wasn't feeling it, brother.
Speak clearly. I can't understand you.
Turn that shit off.
Bro!
I just wasn't feeling it. I'm telling you like it is.
You know how it goes, abi. Inspiration...
Comes when it wants, goes when it wants.
Never when you want it to. Like a hooker.
This is a studio, not a party den.
If you're not working, get the fuck out of here, tamam?
In one hour I'll be back and the track better be done.
In one hour I'm gonna get my dick sucked.
Semir.
- Have you seen Zilan? - What?
- She should've been here an hour ago. - What do I know? That's not my project.
You know what? Go home.
Call it a night and get some rest.
You all right?
Kadir?
- What are you doing here? - Nothing.
- Why were you in there? - What do you care?
Are you shitting me?
What are you doing, man? I'm talking to you!
What is this?
- Boy, what is this, are you stupid? - You're not my dad!
Why are you doing this?
You ungrateful bastard. Don't ever come here again!
Fuck you, Semir. Fuck you!
You sons of bitches. Now I'm going to fuck your mothers.
- Away from the door. - You can't go in there.
This is my house. I go where I want. Got that? Now fuck off.
Man, you can't come in!
Out of here! All of you! Fuck off!
Subtitle translation by Nathan Fritz