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Series Freshness: Feb 04, 2026

Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe

5Movies
★ 6.8 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe has evolved significantly over a span of 9 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 5.2/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 5.2. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Blutadler standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Wolfsfährte

Wolfsfährte

2010★ 4.8AVERAGE

A dead girl at the Elbe beach gives riddle to Chief Commissioner Jan Fabel. However, it does not stop at this one murder. Alluding to the literary models of Sle...

2
Blutadler

Blutadler

2012★ 6.8HIT

A cruel serial killer keeps the Hamburg police in suspense. Two women have already fallen victim to him. Both were killed after a Viking ritual, the so-called b...

3
Brandmal

Brandmal

2015★ 5.6ABOVE AVERAGE

A series of ritual murders shakes Hamburg. First a songwriter is stabbed and scalped, then a scientist. Investigations by Kriminalhauptkommissar Jan Fabel lead ...

4
Carneval - Der Clown bringt den Tod

Carneval - Der Clown bringt den Tod

2018★ 3.1FLOP

A tricky out-of-area mission for Peter Lohmeyer alias Chief Inspector Jan Fabel in his fourth case: in the hustle and bustle of Cologne Carnival, of all things,...

5
Todesengel

Todesengel

2019★ 5.6ABOVE AVERAGE

In “Death Angel”, Jakob Ziemnicki's film adaptation of the novel “Walküre” by Craig Russel, Peter Lohmeyer alias Jan Fabel does everything possible to eradicate...

Common Questions about Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe

How many movies are in the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe?

There are currently 5 movies in the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe, starting from Wolfsfährte to the latest release, Todesengel.

What is the best order to watch the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe?

The best way to watch the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe is usually in release order: starting with Wolfsfährte and ending with Todesengel. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the Jan Fabel - Thriller Reihe?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Blutadler in this franchise.