Markovič Method, The2024

Director
Pavel Soukup

Actors

Petr Lnenička (Jiri Markovič)
Petr Uhlík (Ladislav Hojer)
Vojtech Kotek (Jaromir Stahlwerk)
Vaclav Neužil (Captain Josef Pepa Vilimek)
Sarah Havačova (Eva Markovičova)
Michal Isteník (Petr Remen)

Set during the Normalization era of Czechoslovakia, this is the story of the apprehension and conviction of one of the most terrifying serial killers of the time, Ladislav Hojer, by the legendary detective Jiří Markovič.
At the turn of the 1980s, Prague is a very hostile place, drab and run-down. Muted crowds form orderly lines in front of half-empty stores whilst vibrant posters plastered on the walls of battered houses commemorate an infamous anniversary. It’s in this bleak, grey setting where a chilling new phenomenon emerges in the streets at night – young sexual assailants with sadistic tendencies. It was precisely these individuals that Jiří Markovič relentlessly pursued throughout his extensive career.
The series not only delves into the investigation and apprehension of Ladislav Hojer and his unique connection with his investigator but also weaves closed cases from various points in Markovič’s career into every episode. These cases held paramount importance in his journey as an elite investigator, illustrating how his method evolved during this specific period that made him so distinctive. Thus, the legend of Markovič was born.
“This is a very strong effort, a chilling crime drama about one extreme case, in which all the evil of our everyday life is reflected.” – Kinobox.cz
“Czech crime series leaves the viewer gasping for breath.” – Aktualne.cz
“One of the best Czech series ever made, fully worthy of international exposure.” – PlotPoint.sk