Vienna Blood season 4: Release date and latest news

Sue Deeks, BBC's head of programme acquisition, said: "This is such an exciting event – a Vienna Blood case so big it needs to be told over two thrilling episodes. What a treat we have in store!"

Once again, there's set to be plenty of extravagant locations, gritty plot lines and interpersonal drama.

It will also mark the return of Max Liebermann (Matthew Beard) and Oskar Rheinhardt (Juergen Maurer), who are set to take on the most dangerous case of their careers.

So, when exactly will season 4 be airing? Read on for everything we know about the fourth season, as well as which Vienna Blood cast members will be returning.

Vienna Blood season 4 release date

CONFIRMED: Vienna Blood season 4 will premiere on BBC Two and iPlayer on Sunday 4th August at 9pm.

The second and final episode will then air the following Sunday at the same time on BBC Two.

Which cast members will return for Vienna Blood season 4?

We're sure Vienna Blood would be nothing without the two leading characters, so it's a good thing that Max (Beard) and Oskar (Maurer) will be returning to helm season 4.

Elsewhere, the following Vienna Blood cast members are confirmed to return season 4.

• Luise von Finckh as Clara Weiss
• Conleth Hill as Mendel Liebermann
• Amelia Bullmore as Rachel Liebermann
• Charlene McKenna as Leah Liebermann

What could happen in Vienna Blood season 4?

This season is set to see the deadliest case yet, as a double murder shakes the city of Vienna.

The official synopsis reads: "It’s Vienna, 1909 and the double murder of an arms dealer in police custody and a senior public official has shaken Vienna to its core.

"Doctor Max Liebermann has only just returned from a lecture tour when Inspector Rheinhardt asks for help in what could be the most dangerous case of their career. Oskar and Max discover a conspiracy that leads to the heart of government.

"Can the Freudian psychoanalyst and detective do enough to stop a seditious mole known as 'Mephisto' from bringing the Austro-Hungarian Empire to destruction? And will their lives ever be the same again?"

Speaking to the BBC about where we find Oskar at the start of season 4, Maurer revealed: "We find Oskar in his regular job confronted with a very hard task. He is not with Therese because she dumped him at the end of series 3. Oskar is still the lone wolf he used to be."

Similarly, on where we find Max, Beard said: "At the beginning of series four, Max returns from a successful lecture tour in New York where he has been spreading Freudianism very successfully. And he's got a promotion. He is the director of the neurology department.

"There's a lot going on in his life, and I think he's enjoying all of that. But I also think he's particularly happy when Oskar shows up with a new case for him."

Is there a trailer for Vienna Blood season 4?

Not yet, but we'll update this page as soon as we know more.

Vienna Blood season 4 premieres on BBC Two on Sunday 4th August at 9pm. Seasons 1-3 are available to watch on BBC iPlayer now.

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