Die Spur
Die Spur

Die Spur

Documentary series for ZDF • 4 episodes (45 minutes)

It all starts with a lead, a key moment and the question, "How can this be?" Our reporters investigate and reconstruct grievances and track down those responsible.


Knast statt Kleben - Was Klima-Aktivisten droht

Climate activists in Bavaria can be preventively detained for up to two months - without trial, to prevent them from participating in blockades. No other state has had more activists taken into custody. Excessive or effective?


Rammstein - Hinter der Mauer des Schweigens

Rammstein has been making headlines for weeks. There are allegations against singer Till Lindemann. Several women claim to have been specifically recruited for after-show parties.


Der Fall Maaßen

As the supreme protector of the constitution, Hans-Georg Maaßen was supposed to protect democracy - in the meantime, the CDU politician meets with international ultra-rightists and shares conspiracy theories.


Die Spur - Gras, Gier, großes Geld

Anyone can get rich - with cannabis. That was the promise of the online platform JuicyFields. Many believed the promise and invested their entire savings. But in July 2022, the dream of getting rich quick was shattered and turned out to be the biggest cannabis scam of all time. Who was behind it? We set out on a trail that leads all the way to Russia.