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Charité
Twilight of the Gods / Götterdämmerung
Season 1
Episode 5
News of Koch's miracle drug travels the world. Berlin is overrun by consumption patients and doctors, but the tuberculine fails to heal more and more patients. Meanwhile, Behring's remedy does heal a diphtheria patient.
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50:57
Dr. Behring's cure wins him favor, but he risks alienating those around him.
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50:39
Ida can't decide between her two suitors. Koch tests his tuberculine on himself.
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49:36
The differences that divide the hospital – sex and religion – come to the forefront.
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50:53
The Kaiser's arrival at Charité has Dr. Koch intrigued at the implications of his success.
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50:07
Ida Lenze survives appendicitis but is unable to pay for her treatment.