Liv Lisa Fries as Charlotte Ritter, in the German historical fiction TV series “Babylon Berlin.” Courtesy of MHzChoice

“Babylon Berlin,” the most expensive series in the history of German television, continues in Season 4 to take us through 1930s Germany, including all its glory juxtaposed with the foreboding of horrors to come. Production quality of the first three seasons is not only maintained but expanded in a number of impressive scenes. Below is the link to last month’s review of the earlier years, bringing you up to speed: https://www.wearemoviegeeks.com/2024/05/babylon-berlin-seasons-2-3-tv-series-review.

Much of the cast returns, with the primary focus remaining on Rath and Charlotte, imposing more dramatic ups and downs on them than before. The action starts on 1930’s New Years Eve and runs through much of 1931. The Nazi honchos are dripping with even more evil – some via political manipulations; others, including many of the cops,...