Ep 1. The Melancholy Countess, Part 1

In the season 2 premiere of Vienna Blood, titled "The Melancholy Countess, Part 1," audiences are re-introduced to the brilliant and unconventional Max Liebermann and his mentor, the no-nonsense detective Oskar Rheinhardt. Set in the opulent and aristocratic world of early 1900s Vienna, the episode begins with a young woman being found dead in her bedroom, an apparent suicide. The Countess had been suffering from melancholy and had recently lost her husband, leading everyone to believe that she had taken her own life.

However, Max is not convinced that it was suicide. As he and Oskar begin to investigate the Countess's death, they discover a tangled web of secrets and lies within the Countess's household. From her loyal butler to her resentful stepson, everyone seems to be hiding something. Meanwhile, Max is also dealing with troubles in his personal life. His sister Leah is experiencing marital difficulties, and Max is struggling to navigate his own romantic relationships.

As they delve deeper into the mystery, Max and Oskar begin to unravel a sinister plot that threatens to destroy not only the Countess's legacy but the entire social order of Vienna itself. With themes of class, power, and secrecy, "The Melancholy Countess, Part 1" sets the stage for an exciting and complex season of Vienna Blood. The episode ends on a thrilling cliffhanger that will leave audiences eagerly anticipating the next installment.