[s1e1] Backpfeifengesicht < PLUS >

The show sets its tone by taking classic Brothers Grimm stories and grounding them in a gritty, modern-day crime setting.

The story begins with the brutal murder of a co-ed in the woods of Portland, Oregon. Detective and his partner, Hank Griffin , are assigned to the case. During the investigation, Nick begins seeing people’s faces momentarily transform into horrific, animalistic visages.

A homicide detective who learns he can see the "true forms" of Wesen. [S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht

After his arrives and is nearly assassinated, she reveals the family secret: Nick is the latest in a long line of "Grimms." He meets Monroe , a reformed Blutbad (wolf-like creature), who reluctantly becomes his guide into this hidden world. Together, they track down the killer—a Blutbad living a seemingly normal life—and rescue a kidnapped girl wearing a red hoodie, a nod to the "Little Red Riding Hood" fairy tale. Key Characters Introduced

Nick’s loyal partner who remains unaware of the supernatural world. The show sets its tone by taking classic

It introduces the concept of "woging," where creatures shift into their mythological forms when emotional or when seen by a Grimm.

"[S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht" is the series premiere of , a supernatural police procedural drama. The episode introduces Detective Nick Burkhardt, who discovers he is a "Grimm," a guardian tasked with keeping the balance between humanity and the mythological creatures known as Wesen. Episode Overview Together, they track down the killer—a Blutbad living

A "Big Bad Wolf" who has turned away from his predatory nature through clockmaking and Pilates.