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Netflix’s new German psychological thriller limited series, The Trap, arrives on October 13, 2026. The six-part series stars Friederike Becht as Lisa Konrad, a reclusive author who sets out from her home for the first time in ten years to use herself as bait against her sister’s murderer. Here’s everything we know about The Trap on Netflix.
The Trap is an upcoming German Netflix Original psychological thriller film directed by Isabel Kleefeld, who also adapted the screenplay from Melanie Raabe’s novel. Kleefeld is also the creative producer.
Constantin Film is the production studio behind the film, with Tom Spiess and Friederich Oetker listed as producers. Meanwhile, Oliver Berben is the executive producer.
When is The Trap coming to Netflix?
Netflix has confirmed that The Trap will be released globally on October 13, 2026. The release date for the series is now listed on the show’s landing page, where you can set a reminder.
An official trailer for the series has been released by Netflix on YouTube.
What is the plot of The Trap?
The series is centered on a beloved author, Lisa Konrad, a shut-in who hasn’t left her house in over ten years after witnessing the harrowing murder of her sister, Anna. But after believing she recognized the killer on television, she finally decides to leave the house to set a trap for her sister’s murderer by using herself as the bait.
Image Description: Die Falle. (L to R) Friederike Becht as Lisa Konrad, Hans Löw as Robert Lenzen in Die Falle. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
Who is in the cast of The Trap?
Friederike Becht plays the role of Lisa Konrad, a renowned author who hasn’t left her house in nearly ten years, ever since she witnessed the murder of her sister Anna. Becht has yet to star in a Netflix Original and is best known for acting in movies such as Labyrinth of Lies, Faster Than Fear, and The Reader.
Hans Löw plays journalist Robert Lenzen. The actor starred in the Netflix series Dear Child (Liebes Kind) as Gerd Bühling. He is best known for starring in the films In My Room, Toni Erdmann, All Is Well, and I’m Your Man.
Image Description: Die Falle. (L to R) Friederike Becht as Lisa Konrad, Hans Löw as Robert Lenzen in Die Falle. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025
Matthias Brandt (Police Call 110) plays Norbert Rudow. Also in the cast is Miriam Ohlmeyer (Vexier), who plays Sophie. Josephine Thiesen (The Empress) as Lisa’s sister Anna, and Malaya Stern Takeda (The Assessment) as Lisa’s assistant Yuma. Anna Schudt (Push) and Michael Klammer (Cassandra) have also been cast.
What is the production status of The Trap?
Development
Filming Scheduled
Filming Ongoing
Post-Production
Filming for The Trap got underway in June 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Filming also took place in Cologne. Production wrapped by September 2025 and spent several months in post-production.
What is The Trap episode count?
It has been confirmed that the series will have a total of 6 episodes.
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