Ep 5. The Lost Child, Part 1

In Vienna Blood season 1 episode 5, titled "The Lost Child, Part 1", Max and Oskar are called in to investigate a brutal murder that took place at a children's asylum. The victim, a young woman named Agnes, was a nurse at the asylum and beloved by the children. Her body was found in a supply closet, and it quickly becomes clear that she was stabbed to death.

Max and Oskar begin their investigation by interviewing the children at the asylum, who are understandably traumatized by the murder of their friend. They learn that Agnes was particularly close to one little girl, Lotte, who has been in the asylum for most of her life. Lotte is convinced that she knows who killed Agnes - a man named Mr. Bulla, who she claims has been sneaking in and out of the asylum at night.

As Max and Oskar dig deeper into the case, they encounter resistance from both the asylum staff and the police department. The detectives begin to suspect that there may be a cover-up happening, and that someone high up is trying to protect Mr. Bulla.

Meanwhile, Max is struggling with his own personal demons. He's been haunted by nightmares of his father, who died when Max was young, and his mother, who was committed to a mental institution. These memories are triggered by his interactions with the children at the asylum, and Max begins to spiral out of control.

"The Lost Child, Part 1" is a tense and gripping episode that sets the stage for the series' thrilling finale. As Max and Oskar race to uncover the truth behind Agnes' murder, they'll have to face some of their own deepest fears and traumas along the way. The intricate plot, brilliant performances by the cast, and stunning period details all come together to create a must-watch episode of Vienna Blood.