[s1e1] Backpfeifengesicht Apr 2026

"[S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht" is the series premiere of , a supernatural police procedural drama. The episode introduces Detective Nick Burkhardt, who discovers he is a "Grimm," a guardian tasked with keeping the balance between humanity and the mythological creatures known as Wesen. Episode Overview

The show sets its tone by taking classic Brothers Grimm stories and grounding them in a gritty, modern-day crime setting. [S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht

Nick’s loyal partner who remains unaware of the supernatural world. "[S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht" is the series premiere of ,

Nick’s mysterious superior who clearly knows more about the Wesen world than he lets on. Juliette Silverton: Nick’s supportive girlfriend. Thematic Elements who discovers he is a "Grimm

The episode establishes the burden of the "Grimm" gift—the responsibility to hunt and the isolation that comes with seeing what others cannot.