Breaking Point

Synopsis

Explores the tragic shooting at the Sunshine City shopping centre, and the personal stories and underlying emotional anguish that culminated in this act of violence.

First Air Date: 2021-08-24

Last Air Date: 2023-05-24

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: ZDFneo

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Top Cast

Murathan Muslu as Georg
Julia Koschitz as Mira
Johanna Wokalek as Sarah
Ulrike Willenbacher as Ingeborg
Antje Traue as Eva
Jonas Holdenrieder as Lorenz
Lea Zoë Voss as Saschi
Anian Zollner as Richard
Alev Irmak as Gül
Paul Wollin as Mario

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Georg (2021-08-24)

Georg, employed as a security guard in Sunshine City, is deeply devoted to Eva, who lost her sight in an accident. As he aspires to become a team leader, unfortunate circumstances repeatedly escalate, shattering his aspirations and dimming his hopes.
Ep. 2: Mira (2021-08-24)

Mira's professional stakes are high, but her affair with boss Richard jeopardises everything as he threatens to betray her. While Mira strives for career advancement and recognition for her product, Richard seeks to claim the success for himself.
Ep. 3: Sarah (2021-08-24)

Dr Sarah is overwhelmed, torn between concern for her children and her demanding job. The bank pressures her over overdue loan payments, while her ex-husband neglects maintenance obligations yet again.
Ep. 4: Ingeborg (2021-08-25)

Ingeborg's anticipation of relocating to Japan is tempered by the need to reconcile with Mira, before beginning a fresh chapter with Wilhelm in Tokyo. Restoring their bond is paramount as Ingeborg embarks on this new journey of love and life.
Ep. 5: Lorenz (2021-08-25)

Lorenz, filled with newfound love and happiness, is abruptly confronted by his criminal history catching up with him. His elation is short-lived when he realises the money case containing the daily café earnings is missing from his backpack.
Ep. 6: Tag X (2021-08-25)

During a bustling day in Sunshine City, a profound offence compels an individual to wield arms and initiate a course of action, despite the crowded environment.