The Allegation
In the small German town of Ottern, a pediatrician diagnoses "chronic sexual abuse", while examining a young girl, setting events in motion that lead to a judicial scandal of devastating proportions.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- Drama
In the small German town of Ottern, a pediatrician diagnoses "chronic sexual abuse", while examining a young girl, setting events in motion that lead to a judicial scandal of devastating proportions.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
31 mins
A paediatrician in a small German town concludes that a girl has been sexually abused, triggering a scandal that will rock the nation; a lawyer who is struggling personally and professionally attempts to get his life in order.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
31 mins
The growing scandal now finds 26 adults accused of running a child pornography ring. The local prosecutor and an anti-abuse activist work to put the accused behind bars.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
35 mins
Ottern is full of journalists covering the case; Schlesinger and his associate, the mysterious 'Fixer' Azra, check into a local hotel.
Episode 4
Episode #1.4
34 mins
One of the defendants in the abuse trial, a 75-year-old woman, is found hanged in her cell; Schlesinger meets the activist, Reuth, for a drink and they have a heated discussion about child protection and ethics.
Episode 5
Episode #1.5
31 mins
Fueled by social media, public indignation rages, calling for the resurrection of the death penalty; a psychology expert testifies that the children's statements are credible, but Schlesinger isn't convinced.
Episode 6
Episode #1.6
33 mins
At the trial, Schlesinger reveals inconsistencies in the paediatrician's findings and the children's statements about the alleged abuse.
Episode 7
Episode #1.7
31 mins
As the case reaches its climactic conclusion, Schlesinger receives an anonymous cryptic tip that threatens to tear apart the prosecution's case; Schlesinger receives shocking news about his client and a close ally.