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Overview

A mysterious woman's escape from her harrowing captivity points investigators toward the dark truth behind an unsolved disappearance 13 years earlier.

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Dear Child | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cast

Naila Schuberth

Creator:

Isabel Kleefeld, Julian Pörksen

Fist Air Date:

2023-09-07

Episode Runtime:

48m

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Crime Drama Mystery

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Vote Average: 7.3/10

Vote Count: 363 Votes

Show Popularity: 3.0066

Show Status: Ended

Show Type: Miniseries

Spoken Languages: German

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- 24 April 2026 at 3:32 pm

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⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10 THE SUMMARYA chilling German thriller that wastes no time dragging you into its nightmare. Dear Child opens with the escape of a mysterious woman and a child after a hit-and-run, quickly unravelling into a disturbing case that links back to a missing person investigation from years earlier. What follows is a tense, tightly wound story about control, identity, and the long shadow of trauma. THE PROSIt’s properly gripping from the start—no slow burn, just straight into unease. The performances are strong across the board, especially the young cast, who carry a lot of the emotional weight without it ever feeling forced. The structure keeps you guessing, revealing just enough to pull you deeper without giving the game away too early. It’s dark, but it’s smart about it. THE CONSIt’s not an easy watch. The subject matter is heavy, and there are moments that feel genuinely uncomfortable. Some twists rely a bit on coincidence, and if you’re someone who likes everything neatly explained, a few elements might feel slightly open-ended. THE VERDICTAn 8/10. Tense, unsettling, and very well executed. It’s the kind of series you end up watching in one go because stopping doesn’t feel like an option. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely worth it. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* Source Material: The series is based on the novel by Romy Hausmann, which became a bestseller in Germany before being adapted.* German Production: Originally titled “Liebes Kind,” the show stayed close to its roots with a German cast and crew, adding to its authenticity.* Child Performances: The young actors received particular praise for their intense and believable performances in such a heavy story.* Filming Style: The show uses tight, enclosed spaces and muted tones to create that constant feeling of confinement and tension.* Global Success: After release, it quickly climbed streaming charts internationally, becoming one of the most talked-about European thrillers of the year.* Psychological Focus: Rather than relying on shock value, the series leans into psychological tension, which is what makes it hit harder. THE VIBELike being trapped in a room where something isn’t right… and slowly realising just how bad it really is.

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Season 1

6 Episodes

Air Date: 2023-09-07

Videos

Dear Child | Official Trailer | Netflix

Cast

Naila Schuberth

Haley Louise Jones

Justus von Dohnányi

Eskindir Tesfay

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Insomniacs Reviews
- 24 April 2026 at 4:32 PM

⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 8/10
THE SUMMARY
A chilling German thriller that wastes no time dragging you into its nightmare. Dear Child opens with the escape of a mysterious woman and a child after a hit-and-run, quickly unravelling into a disturbing case that links back to a missing person investigation from years earlier. What follows is a tense, tightly wound story about control, identity, and the long shadow of trauma.
THE PROS
It’s properly gripping from the start—no slow burn, just straight into unease. The performances are strong across the board, especially the young cast, who carry a lot of the emotional weight without it ever feeling forced. The structure keeps you guessing, revealing just enough to pull you deeper without giving the game away too early. It’s dark, but it’s smart about it.
THE CONS
It’s not an easy watch. The subject matter is heavy, and there are moments that feel genuinely uncomfortable. Some twists rely a bit on coincidence, and if you’re someone who likes everything neatly explained, a few elements might feel slightly open-ended.
THE VERDICT
An 8/10. Tense, unsettling, and very well executed. It’s the kind of series you end up watching in one go because stopping doesn’t feel like an option. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely worth it.
INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
* Source Material: The series is based on the novel by Romy Hausmann, which became a bestseller in Germany before being adapted.
* German Production: Originally titled “Liebes Kind,” the show stayed close to its roots with a German cast and crew, adding to its authenticity.
* Child Performances: The young actors received particular praise for their intense and believable performances in such a heavy story.
* Filming Style: The show uses tight, enclosed spaces and muted tones to create that constant feeling of confinement and tension.
* Global Success: After release, it quickly climbed streaming charts internationally, becoming one of the most talked-about European thrillers of the year.
* Psychological Focus: Rather than relying on shock value, the series leans into psychological tension, which is what makes it hit harder.
THE VIBE
Like being trapped in a room where something isn’t right… and slowly realising just how bad it really is.

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