The narrative kicks off with Max Liebermann applying his neurological expertise to the case of a . This former captain is convinced he is suffering from a supernatural curse. When his subsequent death is ruled a suicide, Max and Oskar aren't convinced, suspecting something more sinister is at play.
A trail that initially seems to involve simple aesthetic pursuits.
In a poignant excerpt, the show reflects on Freudian themes, noting that the most dangerous mistake is to project one’s own "shadow" onto another human being.
