"[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
The episode establishes the burden of the "Grimm" gift—the responsibility to hunt and the isolation that comes with seeing what others cannot. [S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht
A homicide detective who learns he can see the "true forms" of Wesen. "[S1E1] Backpfeifengesicht" is the series premiere of ,
The show sets its tone by taking classic Brothers Grimm stories and grounding them in a gritty, modern-day crime setting. A homicide detective who learns he can see
Nick’s mysterious superior who clearly knows more about the Wesen world than he lets on. Juliette Silverton: Nick’s supportive girlfriend. Thematic Elements
It introduces the concept of "woging," where creatures shift into their mythological forms when emotional or when seen by a Grimm.
A "Big Bad Wolf" who has turned away from his predatory nature through clockmaking and Pilates.
