Making-of: Babylon Berlin ❲2026 Edition❳

Recreate iconic landmarks like the Rote Rathaus (Red City Hall) and the Alexanderplatz as they appeared in the late 1920s. 4. Production Status

To supplement the physical sets, the production relied heavily on digital work. As seen in VFX breakdowns from Rise FX, digital technology was used to: Extend physical street sets into endless urban horizons. Remove modern infrastructure from historical locations. Making-of: Babylon Berlin

The series has grown into an international phenomenon, wrapping its final production stages recently: Babylon Berlin: Season 3 - VFX Breakdown by RISE Recreate iconic landmarks like the Rote Rathaus (Red

Much of the series was filmed at the Studio Babelsberg in Potsdam. A massive permanent outdoor set called the "Neue Berliner Straße" (New Berlin Street) was built specifically to recreate four different Berlin neighborhoods. As seen in VFX breakdowns from Rise FX,

The series utilizes a unique "triangular" creative leadership. Tykwer, Borries, and Handloegten wrote and directed the episodes collectively, sharing a unified vision rather than dividing the work into standalone segments. According to the Goethe-Institut , this approach ensured a consistent "neo-noir" aesthetic across all seasons. 2. Historical Reconstruction