While searching for Mikkel, police—led by Ulrich Nielsen—discover the body of a young boy in 1980s clothing with severely burned eyes and bleeding ears. Key Characters & Connections
The story is set in the small German town of Winden and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of children, which mirrors a similar event from 33 years prior. [S1E1] Secrets
The episode opens on June 21, 2019, with the suicide of Michael Kahnwald, who leaves behind a letter with strict instructions not to open it until November 4 at 10:13 p.m.. While searching for Mikkel