Případy Jiřího Markoviče

Synopsis

This documentary series takes a detailed look at the life and career of Jiří Markovič, a legendary criminal investigator whose approach helped shape homicide investigations in Czechoslovakia. Rather than retelling familiar stories, the series examines his work from new perspectives, drawing on interviews with former colleagues, family members, historians, judges, psychiatrists, and others who were directly involved in his cases.

First Air Date: 2025-10-03

Last Air Date: 2025-10-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Saimir Bajo

Networks: Oneplay

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Top Cast

Jiří Markovič as Self (archive footage)
Eva Markovičová as Self
Petr Lněnička as Self - Narrator
plk. v. v. Mgr. Radek Galaš as Self (as plk. v. v. Mgr. Radek Galaš)
plk. v. v. Mgr. Josef Lottes as Self (as plk. v. v. Mgr. Josef Lottes)
plk. v. v. JUDr. Ivan Smékal as Self (as plk. v. v. JUDr. Ivan Smékal)
PhDr. MUDr. Ľubomír Háčik Csc. as Self (as PhDr. MUDr. Ľubomír Háčik Csc.)
doc. MUDr. Alexander Pilin CSc. as Self (as doc. MUDr. Alexander Pilin CSc.)
plk. v. v. Mgr. Roman Wopat as Self (as plk. v. v. Mgr. Roman Wopat)
plk. v. v. Lubomír Fiala as Self (as plk. v. v. Lubomír Fiala)

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: From Precinct to Homicide (2025-10-03)

Jiří Markovič’s path to his long-sought position in the homicide unit. The episode follows his early career, from local precinct work in Prague 10 to his breakthrough case, The Headless Body in Hostivař, which helped open the door to murder investigations.
Ep. 2: Learning the Hard Way (2025-10-10)

Markovič joins the homicide unit and must prove himself, earning the trust of his superiors and the respect of his colleagues. His abilities are tested in the Jiří Žítek case and the Pragoexport investigation.
Ep. 3: Taking on the Legends (2025-10-17)

The Prokopské Valley case, an unsolved murder investigation that stretched on for twelve years. Several renowned detectives before Markovič failed to solve it. The episode explores how and why Markovič ultimately succeeded where others did not.
Ep. 4: Sadism (2025-10-24)

An examination of several cases involving violent sadistic offenders, each with very different psychological profiles. From the U dvou koček case, involving a dangerous rejection-driven sadist, to Ladislav Hojer, a low-IQ offender, and Vladimír Tekverek, an exceptionally intelligent one, the episode highlights the range of personalities Markovič encountered during his career.