Netflix released all six episodes of The Trap on 13 October 2026. The German limited series has a combined listed runtime of 291 minutes, or 4 hours 51 minutes, based on the episode durations on its official title page.
For viewers deciding whether to start the newly released thriller, that means the whole story is available in one release rather than a weekly rollout. It is a substantial evening’s viewing, or a series that can be spread across several sessions; the runtime below gives a concrete way to plan without reading an ending recap.
A novelist sets the trap
The series follows Lisa Konrad, a successful writer who has stayed at home for nearly a decade after witnessing her sister’s murder. When she thinks she recognises the killer on television, she devises a plan that places her in danger. Friederike Becht plays Lisa, with Hans Löw as journalist Robert Lenzen and Matthias Brandt as publisher Norbert Rudow.
Netflix identifies Melanie Raabe’s novel as the source and Isabel Kleefeld as writer, director and creative producer. The adaptation reunites Kleefeld with producers Tom Spiess and Friederich Oetker after Dear Child. That production connection describes its background; it is not evidence that a viewer will enjoy the new series or that its twists are based on a real case.
Six parts, one release
The official episode list runs from “The Monster” to “The Truth”, with each part under an hour. Adding 43, 45, 49, 50, 52 and 52 minutes gives 291 minutes. This is a sum of the catalogue’s listed durations, not a timed playback test; pauses and any plan-specific advertising add to the time a viewing session takes.
Netflix’s release announcement explicitly says all six episodes were to be available from 13 October. There is therefore no published weekly schedule to wait through for this release. Dividing the series after episode 3 would give 137 listed minutes in the first session and 154 in the second—a viewing option, not an official division of the story.
Find the series without an ending recap
Use the official Netflix title page linked below and match the 2026 German limited series and its cast. The episode list provides the order, while the trailer offers a way to sample the premise before starting. This guide does not reveal the murderer or claim to review episodes watched by the editorial team.
The release information and episode list support a clear decision: this is a complete six-part release with just under five hours of listed viewing. A single long session is possible, while two sessions split after episode 3 have listed runtimes of 2 hours 17 minutes and 2 hours 34 minutes. Subscription prices, local account playback and a future season are separate matters that this article does not confirm.
Netflix’s official release announcement and full public episode list were read directly. The 291-minute total sums catalogue durations, not measured playback, and excludes pauses and any plan-specific ads. US and GB search results were checked; title pages redirected to South Korea, so regional account playback, prices and subtitle offers are not quoted. This is a release guide, not a review claiming to have watched the series.
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