Jessica Schwarz brings a crime thriller idea for the mystical Odenwald into play!
Jessica Schwarz, actress from Erbach, is planning a crime series about the Odenwald, inspired by her homeland and local myths.

Jessica Schwarz brings a crime thriller idea for the mystical Odenwald into play!
A new crime series could soon be created amidst the picturesque hills and mysterious forests of the Odenwald. Jessica Schwarz, the well-known actress from Erbach, spoke out in favor of the idea of a crime series in her home region in an interview. “The Odenwald has so many exciting stories and mystical elements to offer,” she explains, “that would be a fantastic basis for a crime series.” hna.de reported. The 48-year-old grew up in Michelstadt, where her parents run a brewery and restaurant, and has never lost contact with her homeland during her career.
In recent years, Jessica Schwarz has made a name for herself as a detective in the series “Schwarzwaldkrimi”. “The Black Forest is very dark with its tall fir trees and lush moss,” is how she describes the atmosphere of the region. In comparison, she sees the Odenwald as richer in myths and legends that are just waiting to be told. Her commitment shows that she has a good knack for crime fiction and has recognized the region's potential. On October 6th, ZDF will broadcast the double episode "Vogelfrei. A Black Forest crime thriller", which deals with the shocking murder of a groom - a topic that is exciting enough to cause a stir even in the less penetrating atmosphere of the Odenwald. The episode has already generated a lot of anticipation.
Mysterious Odenwald
The Odenwald is not only a historical landscape, but also a geological treasure. Together with the Spessart and the Southern Rhön, it forms an impressive unit of low mountain ranges in southern Hesse. Castles, palaces and basilicas abound here, providing a sense of adventure and mystery. Loud regiokrimi.de The Odenwald is geologically divided into the sandstone Odenwald and the Vorderen Odenwald. This natural separation makes the region so special and varied.
Jessica Schwarz is convinced that the Odenwald region has much more to offer than meets the eye. Your idea for a crime series could not only arouse viewers' interest, but also bring the Odenwald into conversation. This form of regional identity creation could be beneficial for many small towns and villages in the area and put the beauty of the landscape in the right light.
With her vision for a crime series, Jessica Schwarz kills several birds with one stone: she brings a breath of fresh air into the media landscape, challenges the creativity of the screenwriters and at the same time celebrates her roots in the Odenwald. Who knows, maybe there will soon be a permanent slot on television for the Odenwald crime series.