Directed by Florian Baxmeyer, this six-part miniseries follows (Friederike Becht), a young detective who returns to duty after a six-week leave following a traumatic sexual assault. She immediately joins the hunt for André Haffner (Felix Klare), a sadistic serial killer who has escaped from prison. Key Plot Elements:
Sunny must hunt Haffner while secretly investigating her own assault, as she believes the perpetrator may be someone she knows or works with.
The German crime thriller (original title: Schneller als die Angst ) premiered in early 2022 , offering a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game between a traumatized detective and a brilliant serial killer. Broadcast and Streaming Schedule (Jan – Feb 2022) The German crime thriller (original title: Schneller als
The story centers on a dangerous mental game where Sunny must confront her own darkest fears to stay ahead of the killer.
Currently, North American viewers can find the series streaming on and its associated Amazon Channel. In its initial release window, the series was
In its initial release window, the series was primarily available through German networks before expanding internationally:
The series aired in double-episode blocks during late prime time: Episodes 1 & 2: January 1, 2022. Episodes 3 & 4: January 2, 2022. Episodes 5 & 6: January 9, 2022. In its initial release window
Reviewers have praised Friederike Becht’s performance for its authenticity and depth, capturing the "terrible dilemma" of a modern woman under intense professional and private pressure.