On Thursday, April 4, 2024, crime thriller fans can look forward to a new, exciting film on Erste. Because the series “Lost in Fuseta – A crime thriller from Portugal” to be continued.
In a two-piece suit “Trail of Shadows” it’s about Inspector Leander Lost. The hero with Asperger’s syndrome has to solve a kidnapping that turns out to be a political murder plot.
What exactly is it about? Who is playing? And where was it filmed? All information about it Broadcast, plot, cast and Filming location you can find out here.
“Lost in Fuseta – A crime thriller from Portugal”: broadcast dates and times
The two-part crime thriller based on the bestseller “Trail of the Shadows” runs on Primetime on Das Erste for two days at 8:15 p.m. Both films will also be repeated again.
Die Broadcast dates and Broadcast times at a glance.
- Part 1: Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 8:15 p.m
- Part 1: Friday, April 5, 2024, at 12:15 a.m
- Part 2: Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 8:15 p.m
- Part 2: Sunday, April 7, 2024, at 1:25 a.m
Is there “Trail of Shadows” in the ARD media library?
Anyone who missed “Lost in Fuseta – A Crime Thriller from Portugal” or would like to watch the two-part film again is in luck: like most primetime films, it is in the ARD media library available.
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That’s what “Trail of Shadows” is about
Both parts are based on the novel “Trail of Shadows”. It’s about Inspector Lost, who is considered one of the best in his field. With his quick deduction skills he solves every case. However, since he suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, he still needs a lot of tutoring when it comes to human communication.
“Trail of Shadows” – Part 1
Europol Commissioner Lost has finally settled in his new home and is now a permanent member of Fuseta’s Policia Judicária.
Suddenly his colleague Fiadeiro disappears and his new boss immediately believes there has been a kidnapping. Lost is sure: There isn’t much time left if he wants to find Fiadeiro alive. Through video footage from a parking garage, Lost gets on the trail of a man. One thing becomes increasingly clear: Fiadeiro’s kidnapping is just the beginning of a sophisticated plan.
Meanwhile, Lost’s colleague Duarte has a completely different job. He protects the Angolan journalist Flores Yula, who is currently visiting Portugal. Nobody knows why their safety is at risk.
When Lost (Jan Krauter, 2nd from right) looks at the surveillance cameras of a parking garage, he immediately notices a man.
© Photo: ARD Degeto/João Guimarães
“Trail of Shadows” – Part 2
Inspector Lost has to solve the murder of his colleague. At first he suspects that Lino is in cahoots with the mysterious Torres, but that turns out to be wrong. Torres has Lino’s wife and daughter in his power. Lost and his colleagues Rosado and Esteves investigate.
They learn that Torres belongs to an organization of “shadows” – a secret society of former agents whose client wants to enrich himself from Angola’s natural resources and form a corruption network. To ensure his anonymity, Torres plans an attack on Yola, who is still under personal protection.
The cat-mouse game is becoming more and more dangerous for Inspector Lost (Jan Krauter, left)
© Photo: ARD Degeto/João Guimarães
The cast of “Trail of Shadows” at a glance
The intelligent title hero Lost is played by John Krauter embodied. He initially became known as a theater actor, but also took on a few guest roles in various “Tatort” episodes. From 2016 to 2021 he played Simon Brandt in the crime series “Solo for Weiss”. Who also in Cast is, you can find out here.
Part 1
Role – Actor
- Leander Lost – Jan Krauter
- Graciana Rosado – Eva Meckbach
- Carlos Esteves – Daniel Christensen
- Miguel Duarte – Anton Weil
- Zara – Bianca Nawrath
- Soraia Rosado – Filipa Areosa
- Nélson Figo – Adriano Luz
- Pepe – Paulo Pinto
- Belmiro – Gerson Sanca
- Pedro Lino – Lourenço Henriques
- Rhona – Carolina Nhacocane
- Isadora Jordão – Iris Cayatte
- Cristina Sobral – Lúcia Moniz
- Luís Dias – João Craveiro
- Imani – Luana Viegas
- Eva Fiadeiro – Lia Carvalho
- Antonio Santos – André Leitão
- Teresa Fiadeiro – Carlota Crespo
- António Rosado – Luís Esparteiro
- Raquel Rosado – Lígia Roque
Part 2
Role – Actor
- Leander Lost – Jan Krauter
- Graciana Rosado – Eva Meckbach
- Carlos Esteves – Daniel Christensen
- Miguel Duarte – Anton Weil
- Zara – Bianca Nawrath
- Soraia Rosado – Filipa Areosa
- Nélson Figo – Adriano Luz
- Pepe – Paulo Pinto
- Belmiro – Gerson Sanca
- Pedro Lino – Lourenço Henriques
- Rhona – Carolina Nhacocane
- Isadora Jordão – Iris Cayatte
- Cristina Sobral – Lúcia Moniz
- Luís Dias – João Craveiro
- Imani – Luana Viegas
- Eva Fiadeiro – Lia Carvalho
- Calista Hélder – Alda Gomes
- Dr. Sebastião Festa – António Melo
- Lawyer – Danilo da Matta
- Young mother – Maria Leite
Where and when was “Trail of Shadows” filmed?
The first two parts of “Lost in Fuseta – A Crime Thriller from Portugal” were also filmed there. But is that also the case with “Trail of Shadows”? Yes! Under the working title “Trail of Shadows” the Algarve in Portugal filmed. Filming took place from 11. April until 8. June 2023. Nothing was known in advance about specific filming locations.
“Lost in Fuseta”: Order of the books in the Portuguese crime novel
The film adaptation is based on the book series “Lost in Fuseta”. Behind the pseudonym Gil Ribeiro, the author of the best-selling crime novels, is the renowned and award-winning screenwriter Holger Karsten Schmidt. There are five volumes in total. But in what order were the books published? Here is an overview of the titles:
- Band 1: „Lost in Fuseta“
- Volume 2: “Trail of Shadows”
- Volume 3: “White Cargo”
- Volume 4: “Black August”
- Volume 5: “Lonely Decision”
- Volume 6: “Dark Connections”