Leipzig police's Special Commission unit investigates capital crimes like murder and manslaughter.

The series is about the investigative work of the Special Commission of the Leipzig police, a team consisting of Hajo Trautzschke, Jan Maybach, Ina Zimmermann, and Tom Kowalski. They mostly investigate capital crimes like murder and manslaughter. They are supported by team assistant Olivia Fareedi, coroner Prof. Dr. Sabine Rossi, and Dr. Stein, as well as laboratory assistant Lorenz Rettig and prosecutor Dr. Alexander Binz; Dagmar Schnee assists on cases concerning sexual offenses.