Charité

45min

Drama

Berlin, 1888. After penniless Ida’s life is saved at the Charité Hospital she must work off the treatment costs. While she becomes acquainted with the most brilliant physicians of this era at the world-famous hospital, the self-determined young woman discovers her passion for medicine.

Production Companies

UFA Fiction

MIA Film

ARD

Episodes

Cast

Compassion

1. Compassion

50min

21st Mar 2017

Pathologist Virchow tries to uphold his liberal values in a time of upcoming nationalism. Doctor Koch continues his work on battling the rampant tuberculosis. Von Behring tries, in vain at first, to join his lab while Jewish Doctor Ehrlich is welcomed for his work on colorizing cells. Ms. Lenze recovers after an appendicitis but has to work off the fees for her treatment by working as a nurse.

Sunny Weather

2. Sunny Weather

51min

21st Mar 2017

Spinola repays Behring for saving a life. Ida is urged to pursue an ambitious dream. Koch receives two visitors: a Tokyo doctor and the new emperor.

The Light of the World

3. The Light of the World

50min

28th Mar 2017

Koch reveals big news at the congress while Ehrlich struggles to find a doctor to deliver his wife's breech baby. Tischendorf and Ida's romance blooms.

Miracle Cure

4. Miracle Cure

51min

4th Apr 2017

Nurse Therese falls ill. Koch tests tuberculin on humans, starting with himself. Behring reaches a breakthrough in his work on a diphtheria cure.

Twilight of the Gods

5. Twilight of the Gods

50min

11th Apr 2017

Despite worrying results, demand for tuberculin overwhelms the Charité. Behring's diphtheria cure is put to the test. Ida meets Tischendorf's father.

Turning Point

6. Turning Point

51min

18th Apr 2017

Koch fails in one aspect of his life, but succeeds in another. Ehrlich faces a betrayal and increasing anti-Semitism. Ida rethinks her future plans.

First air date

21st Mar 2017

Last air date

5th Apr 2024

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

de

Networks