Ep 3. Claudia

Claudia is the third episode of the German series Criminal, season 1. The episode is a psychological thriller that follows the interrogation of Claudia, a midwife, who is suspected of causing the death of a baby in her care. Claudia was arrested after the parents of the baby, named Lukas, reported her to the police. They claimed that Claudia had admitted to them that she had given Lukas a lethal dose of insulin.

The episode starts with Claudia being brought to the interrogation room by Detectives Ina Zimmermann and Max Fischer, who are leading the investigation. The detectives start the interrogation by asking Claudia about her background and how she became a midwife. Claudia seems calm and composed at first, but as the interrogation continues, it becomes clear that she is hiding something.

Throughout the interrogation, Claudia changes her story multiple times, making it hard for the detectives to figure out what really happened to Lukas. As the tension in the room builds, the detectives resort to using psychological tactics to try to get Claudia to reveal the truth. They accuse her of being a baby killer and show her pictures of dead babies, hoping to incite a reaction.

As the interrogation progresses, it becomes clear that Claudia has a troubled past. She reveals that she had a daughter who died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) when she was six months old. Claudia claims that Lukas reminded her of her own daughter, and she became emotionally attached to him. The detectives seize on this emotional connection, suspecting that Claudia might have done something drastic to keep Lukas close to her.

As the detectives continue to push Claudia, she becomes more and more agitated. She starts to lash out at the detectives, accusing them of not understanding what it's like to be a midwife and blaming them for not doing their job properly. The tension in the interrogation room reaches a breaking point, and it becomes clear that Claudia is hiding something much darker than the detectives had originally suspected.

Claudia is a gripping episode that showcases the talents of the show's cast and writers. The episode's tension builds slowly but surely, pulling the viewer in as they try to piece together what really happened to Lukas. The use of psychological tactics in the interrogation adds an extra layer of depth to the episode, highlighting the complexities of human behavior and the ways in which people will go to protect themselves and their loved ones.

Overall, Claudia is a haunting episode that will stay with viewers long after the credits roll. It's an excellent addition to the Criminal franchise and a must-watch for fans of psychological thrillers.