Observed Signal · Aug 12, 2026 · Production Update · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Watzmann Ermittelt adds two new cast members; Giebel stays
Production is underway for the eighth season of the ARD crime series "Watzmann ermittelt." Lead actor Andreas Giebel will continue in his role as Kommissar Benedikt Beissl despite a recent foot amputation; in the show his character suffers a gunshot wound and continues investigating from a hospital bed. ARD announced two new regular cast additions: Aglaia Szyszkowitz as Kommissarin Dr. Kira Cortesi and Arne Kübler as Polizeiobermeister Lukas Hober. Lucky Bird Pictures produces the series with Oliver Schündler and Moritz Sachs in production roles; multiple directors and a broad writing team are credited. Twelve new episodes are being filmed in and around Berchtesgaden. No broadcast date has been set; the previous season averaged 3.12 million viewers (16% market share).
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- ARD is filming twelve new episodes for season 8 of the series "Watzmann ermittelt" in Berchtesgaden and the surrounding area.
- Actor Andreas Giebel will remain in a main role (Kommissar Benedikt Beissl) despite a recent foot amputation.
- Aglaia Szyszkowitz and Arne Kübler join the cast as Kommissarin Dr. Kira Cortesi and Polizeiobermeister Lukas Hober, respectively, according to ARD.
- The series is produced by Lucky Bird Pictures; producer credits include Oliver Schündler and producer/producer credit Moritz Sachs; directors include Philipp Osthus, Bettina Schoeller-Bouju and John Delbridge.
- The previous broadcast run averaged 3.12 million viewers and a 16% market share; no air date for the new season has been announced.
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