Observed Signal · Aug 24, 2026 · Programming Announcement · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Großstadtrevier Returns to Primetime for 40th Anniversary
The long-running German police series Großstadtrevier marks its 40th anniversary with a new season returning to Das Erste's early-evening slot from 5 October 2026 and a special feature-length episode planned for primetime. The TV movie, titled "Knockout" and starring Oliver Mommsen, is scheduled to air on 6 January 2027 at 20:15. Both the series season and the anniversary film are produced by Letterbox Filmproduktion. The article notes the show has produced more than 520 episodes over four decades and names principal cast members, guest stars, producers, the screenwriter Andreas Kaufmann and director Kirsten Laser.
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- The new season of Großstadtrevier begins on 2026-10-05 at 18:50 on Das Erste.
- A feature-length anniversary film titled "Knockout" will air on 2027-01-06 at 20:15 and features Oliver Mommsen in a main role.
- Both the series season and the anniversary TV movie are produced by Letterbox Filmproduktion.
- Großstadtrevier has produced more than 520 episodes over 40 years.
- Producers of the evening series are Wiebke Andresen and Giacomo Vernetti; the Primetime film's screenplay was written by Andreas Kaufmann and directed by Kirsten Laser.
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