Shades of Guilt is a gripping German crime thriller that follows the lives of two extraordinary lawyers, who find themselves at a crossroads in their careers. Set in Frankfurt, Germany, the show focuses on the intense and complex cases of Friedrich Kronberg, a brilliant and successful criminal defense attorney, played by Moritz Bleibtreu. Kronberg is intelligent, ambitious, and ruthlessly charming, with a reputation for winning even the toughest cases.
In the opening episode of the series, Kronberg is assigned to defend a fragile and emotionally unstable man accused of murder. As he delves deeper into the case, Kronberg begins to unravel a complex web of deceit and hidden agendas, which threaten to destroy his career and reputation.
Throughout the course of the series, we see Kronberg navigate a series of challenging and often dangerous cases, ranging from high-profile murders to complex financial fraud. Despite being haunted by personal demons and battling his own inner demons, Kronberg remains steadfast in his determination to defend his clients to the best of his abilities.
Alongside Kronberg is his brilliant and equally ambitious prot