Monster
Monster
Monster

Episodes

74 episodes · 2004

Dr. Kenzo Tenma is a renowned Japanese brain surgeon working at a leading hospital in Germany. One night, Dr. Tenma risks his reputation and career to save the life of a critically wounded young boy over that of the town mayor who had been planning to support the hospital financially. A string of mysterious murders begin to occur soon after the operation, and Dr. Tenma emerges as the primary suspect despite no incriminating evidence. A doctor is taught to believe that all life is equal; however, when another series of murders occur in the surgeon's vicinity, Dr. Tenma's beliefs are shaken as his actions that night are shown to have much broader consequences than he could have imagined. Leaving behind his life as a surgeon he embarks on a journey across the country to unravel the mystery of the boy he saved.

Season8.8

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Herr Dr. Tenma
E01

Herr Dr. Tenma

8.3
2004-04-0724 min

Dr. Kenzo Tenma, a leading neurosurgeon at the Dusseldorf Hospital has received massive acclaim for his successful surgery on a famous opera singer. However, he is burdened by guilt. Due to pressure from the director, he had operated on the opera singer on the night that he was supposed to operate on another man. As a result, when the director’s orders him to operate on the mayor, he decides to ignore the order and instead works on saving the life of a young boy, brought to the hospital from the scene of a serial homicide. However, the boy's twin sister, who was brought in with the boy, and who still suffers from shock, keeps repeating the words 'kill him'.

Downfall
E02

Downfall

7.8
2004-04-1424 min

The price for disobeying Dr. Heinemann's orders to operate on the mayor is costly for Dr. Tenma. His career begins to plummet. The boy whom he saved finally awakens, but a horrible incident occurs soon after.

A Murder
E03

A Murder

7.8
2004-04-2124 min

Things look brighter for Dr. Tenma, now that Dr. Heinemann is dead. His career takes off, and even Eva tries to win him back. But unfortunately, all that success has drawn the attention of Detective Lunge.

Night of the Execution
E04

Night of the Execution

8.2
2004-04-2824 min

Adolf Junkers has information about the serial murders that is vital to the police, but he is afraid to reveal them. Dr. Tenma's care for Adolf Junkers however wins him over. His close relationship with Junkers however leads him to a night of shocking horror.

The Girl of Heidelberg
E05

The Girl of Heidelberg

7.7
2004-05-0524 min

Nina Fortner, a talented young student in Heidelberg has been having nightmares. She also cannot remember anything about her life before she was 10 years old. She soon suffers from fainting spells in university and starts receiving anonymous emails.

The Missing
E06

The Missing

7.6
2004-05-1224 min

Nina finally receives an email informing her to meet the anonymous sender at a specified time and place. Dr. Tenma in his search for the Liebert girl, asks Mauler, an editor for a local publisher, for assistance in his investigations.

House of Tragedy
E07

House of Tragedy

7.6
2004-05-1924 min

Tenma and Nina return to the Fortners’ residence to find Mauler and Nina’s parents dead. Two detectives arrive to take them to the station for questioning, but certain things don't look right.

Pursued
E08

Pursued

7.3
2004-05-2624 min

Eva tries to threaten Dr. Tenma, unless he gets back with her, she would reveal to the police that the tie that was found at the scene of the crime is his!

The Girl and the Seasoned Soldier
E09

The Girl and the Seasoned Soldier

7.9
2004-06-0224 min

An old mercenary soldier named Hugo is interrogated by Lunge about a student of his, a doctor named Tenma.

A Past Erased
E10

A Past Erased

7.6
2004-06-0924 min

Tenma encounters a burglar named Heckel who claims to have seen the killer. It soon results in Heckel leading Tenma to a couple of murderers.

511 Kinderheim
E11

511 Kinderheim

7.9
2004-06-1624 min

Tenma learns that Johan used to be in an orphanage known as Kinderheim 511. And he meets a former East German official named Hartmann who used to work there and an injured boy named Dieter.

A Little Experiment
E12

A Little Experiment

7.9
2004-06-2324 min

Dieter is picked up by Hartmann before Tenma could return. And Tenma learns more about the experiments in Kinderheim 511.

Petra and Schumann
E13

Petra and Schumann

7.5
2004-06-3024 min

In a small village, Dr. Schumann worries over the health of his sick but stubborn old friend, Petra.

Left Behind
E14

Left Behind

7.4
2004-07-0724 min

Inspector Lunge investigates the murder of a prostitute and suspects a senator named Dr. Boltzmann of involvement. His dedication to his work however takes a toll on his family life. Meanwhile, the vindictive Eva continues to press Lunge to catch Tenma. She also has a new lover, her gardener.

Be My Baby
E15

Be My Baby

7.3
2004-07-1424 min

Dr. Tenma and Nina Fortner's investigations lead them to a powerful man known as 'The Baby', who belongs in an extremist organisation. They soon learn that the organisation has special plans for the Turkish district tomorrow.

Wolf's Confession
E16

Wolf's Confession

7.2
2004-07-2124 min

Nina escapes the mansion. And Tenma meets with the unrecognizable General Wolf at the mansion later.

Reunion
E17

Reunion

7.5
2004-07-2824 min

The extremists plans are put into action, and Tenma decides to postpone his search for Johan and instead heads to the Turkish district to warn the people there. Dieter and Heckel are captured by the skinheads and are left to burn in the fire. And Nina tries to get information about the 'main dish' from 'The Baby'.

Five Sugars
E18

Five Sugars

8
2004-08-0424 min

Nina meets with an old friend and boss, Mister Rosso. The delightful old boss however, has a very dark past.

Monster's Abyss
E19

Monster's Abyss

7.5
2004-08-1124 min

Tenma visits Rudy, a criminal psychologist, who is working on cases involving a murderer named Jurgens.

Journey to Freiham
E20

Journey to Freiham

7.2
2004-08-1824 min

Tenma and Dieter hitch a ride with an elderly couple on the way to Freiham. Tenma wonders if the couple plan to turn him in.

Happy Holidays
E21

Happy Holidays

8.1
2004-08-2524 min

Nina confronts Muller, one of the two detectives responsible for the death of her foster parents, the Fortners. Muller discovers that his protege, Roberto, is actually working for Johan and is now tasked with killing Nina.

Lunge's Trap
E22

Lunge's Trap

8
2004-09-0124 min

Lunge determines that the murder of a wealthy, middle-aged, childless couple does not fit the usual modus operandi of the serial murders and decides to use this opportunity to lure Tenma to a trap. However, before he can arrest him, Lunge is critically wounded by the real criminal. Tenma is able to treat Lunge's injuries.

Eva's Confession
E23

Eva's Confession

7.3
2004-09-0824 min

Eva Heinemann is arrested for public drunkenness and hooks up with Roberto, with whom she was with the night before her arrest. Roberto then reveals his link to Johan and Eva confesses that she was actually a witness the night Junkers was killed by Johan.

Of Men and Dining
E24

Of Men and Dining

7.3
2004-09-1524 min

In exchange for her life, Roberto tells Eva to confront Tenma, who is currently treating a mob boss at a country house. Eva is promptly wounded by Roberto when she is unable to complete her task but is saved by Tenma.

Thursday's Boy
E25

Thursday's Boy

7.3
2004-09-2924 min

Karl Neumann and Lotte Frank are both students who read latin to Hans Georg Schubert. Lotte attempts to assist Karl in finding out his past while trying to figure out the identity of a boy who reads to Schubert on Thursdays. When they both discover who he is, they find the boy, Edmund Farren, in his dormitory, dead.

The Secret Woods
E26

The Secret Woods

7.3
2004-10-0624 min

A man who claims to be the son of a millionaire has committed suicide, and a detective is determined to solve the case.

Proof
E27

Proof

7.4
2004-10-1324 min

Richard's past and present situation is revealed. Johan continues to bond with the Schuwald family and his intention is revealed.

Just One Case
E28

Just One Case

8.3
2004-10-2024 min

Richard re-investigates his old homicide cases and makes a frightening discovery.

Execution
E29

Execution

8.9
2004-10-2724 min

Robert delves into Johan's past and makes a shocking discovery. Dr. Gillen speaks to Peter Jurgens, a serial murderer about Johan's possible involvement and gets a tragic reply. Johan confronts Robert about Stephen Joos. And Dr. Reichwen receives tragic news from the police.

Decision
E30

Decision

8.8
2004-11-0324 min

Suspecting foul play in Robert's 'accidental' death fall, Dr. Reichwen makes some discoveries in his investigations. But as he later realizes, his investigations may have put him in harms way.

In Broad Daylight
E31

In Broad Daylight

8.1
2004-11-1024 min

Dr. Tenma and Dr. Reichwen finally meet. Dr. Reichwen intends to proof Dr. Tenma's innocence in the homicides, but Dr. Tenma has other ideas.

Sanctuary
E32

Sanctuary

8
2004-11-1724 min

Lotte, Frank and Karl are drifting apart. Lotte meets Nina Fortner and they become friends. Dr. Tenma searches for a perfect spot to shoot Johan.

A Child's View
E33

A Child's View

8.4
2004-12-0124 min

Dieter learns of a life threatening game that children are playing. Mr. Schuwald decides to donate his whole book collection to the Munich University Library under the suggestion of Karl and Johan.

At the Edge of Darkness
E34

At the Edge of Darkness

8
2004-12-0824 min

The 'Margot Langer' impostor tries to blackmail Johan. Dr. Tenma helps a young 'doctor' at an illegal clinic

My Nameless Hero
E35

My Nameless Hero

8.3
2004-12-1524 min

Lunge tries to get into Dr. Tenma's mind by pretending to be him. Dr. Gillen learns something about Johan during an interview with a psychotic killer. Dr. Reichwen tries to warn the Lieberts of Johan's true nature. Dr. Tenma scouts for a perfect sniping location.

The Monster of Chaos
E36

The Monster of Chaos

8.1
2004-12-2224 min

Dr. Reichwein reveals the true nature of Johan to Mr. Schuwald. Dr. Tenma gets ready to assassinate Johan. Lunge concludes that Dr. Tenma will kill Schuwald next. Lotte confronts Nina about Johan.

A Nameless Monster
E37

A Nameless Monster

8.4
2005-01-1224 min

The episode begins with a fairy tale about a Monster without a name. Nina reads the story from the picture book and has a sense of deja vu. Johan's evil plans for the book donation ceremony is carried out. Dr. Tenma meets a big obstacle in his attempt to kill Johan.

The Demon in My Eyes
E38

The Demon in My Eyes

8.4
2005-01-1924 min

Dr. Tenma has a gun pointed at Roberto, but Roberto has the rifle pointed at him. Nina, Dr.Reichwen and Dieter arrive to find the whole library in flames. People are trapped inside and the doors are all locked. Karl reads the report on his mother's life and death. Dr. Tenma tries to rescue those trapped in the building. Johan reveals the monster inside of him to Schuwald.

The Hell in His Eyes
E39

The Hell in His Eyes

8.3
2005-01-2624 min

Lunge, from the BKA, learns that Johan may indeed exist. Nina goes into regressive hypnosis to learn more about the picture book and her past. Mr. Schuwald has a message for Dr. Tenma and sends Karl to Dresden to pass it to him.

Grimmer
E40

Grimmer

7.5
2005-02-0224 min

The episode introduces Grimmer. Grimmer is a freelance journalist doing an in-depth research into the abuses in the orphanages in East Germany. Grimmer meets with Dr. Tenma during their trip to Prague, and they become more acquainted when Tenma is faced with an immigration problem.

Ghosts of 511
E41

Ghosts of 511

8.1
2005-02-0924 min

Grimmer stubbornly stalks Petrov for his experimental research papers chronicaling the abuses at Kinderheim 511, but he gets a surprise instead.

The Adventures of the Magnificent Steiner
E42

The Adventures of the Magnificent Steiner

8.3
2005-02-1624 min

Grimmer has the key that Petrov gave him, and a former Czechoslovakian secret police organization wants it. Caught and tortured, Grimmer tells his abductors about 'the Magnificent Steiner'.

Detective Suk
E43

Detective Suk

7.8
2005-02-2324 min

A new inspector, detective Suk is on the case of Zeman's homicide. During his investigation, he discovers that there is more to Zeman's murder than first assumed. Suk also meets a lady whom he falls head over hills for

Double Darkness
E44

Double Darkness

8.1
2005-03-0224 min

After the death of his seniors, Suk is left to re-investigate case from the very beginning. He gets information from the orphans about a meeting with Grimmer. His intention to arrest Grimmer takes a different turn however when he gets deeper into the investigation. The episode also reveals that there is more to the nameless lady at the bar than she lets on.

The Monster's Afterimage
E45

The Monster's Afterimage

8.2
2005-03-0924 min

Suk is put under surveillance by the new commissioner. Together with Grimmer, Suk retrieves the tape and research papers from the deposit box. But their movements is watched by various sides.

Contact
E46

Contact

8.3
2005-03-1624 min

Dr. Tenma learns about Suk's fugitive status from a journalist. And sets out to find him. Meanwhile, Suk and Grimmer goes into hiding, but is quickly found, surrounded and attacked by the STB. The STB's assault comes to a bloody end.

The Door to Nightmares
E47

The Door to Nightmares

8.2
2005-03-2324 min

Nina's experience in Prague is a nightmare for her. Tenma and Grimmer meets with a top man in the Czechoslovakian STB. They are offered a deal which Grimmer refuses to accept.

The Scariest Thing
E48

The Scariest Thing

8
2005-03-3024 min

Johan visits Suk's mother. Tenma and Grimmer learns of his visit. They, including Col. Ranke, listen to Johan's tape. Lunge arrives in Prague for a 'holiday'. His investigation leads him to the sketches of Franz Bonaparta.

The Cruelest Thing
E49

The Cruelest Thing

9
2005-04-0624 min

Grimmer and Tenma tries to stop Johan from subjecting Milo, one of the orphans, to one of the most cruel fate.

The Rose Mansion
E50

The Rose Mansion

8.1
2005-04-1324 min

Lunge investigates the secret behind the Red Rose Mansion. Tenma and Grimmer separate, but Tenma finds himself in trouble.