Der letzte Bulle: Season 5
The fifth season of the German crime series Der letzte Bulle follows the professional trajectory of Mick Brisgau after a botched operation results in his demotion to the position of a patrol officer. As Brisgau adjusts to his new role, the narrative shifts its focus to include events taking place in Cologne alongside the established setting of Essen. Meanwhile, Andreas Kringge navigates a challenging environment at t
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series centers on a police officer who originated in the 1980s and was subsequently placed into a modern police department.
- The narrative is set in Essen, where the protagonist must navigate the differences between his past experience and current police procedures.
- The show is a German crime series that originally premiered in 2010.
- The series consists of 68 episodes spanning six seasons, with the first five seasons airing between 2010 and 2014.
Season overview
The fifth season of the German crime series Der letzte Bulle follows the professional trajectory of Mick Brisgau after a botched operation results in his demotion to the position of a patrol officer. As Brisgau adjusts to his new role, the narrative shifts its focus to include events taking place in Cologne alongside the established setting of Essen. Meanwhile, Andreas Kringge navigates a challenging environment at the LKA, where he is met with significant skepticism and mistrust from his colleagues. Kringge attempts to gain clarity on a specific case from Brisgau's past by investigating an inflammatory police file. This season continues the series' exploration of the clash between traditional police methods and modern law enforcement, as the characters deal with the fallout of their past actions and the scrutiny of their peers. The season, which aired on Sat.1, contributes to the overall series arc that spans six seasons and 68 episodes in total, maintaining the central premise of a policeman originally from the 1980s working within a contemporary police department.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Pandora's Box
Apr 24, 2014 · 44 min
After a botched assignment, Mick is demoted and sent out onto the streets as a patrol officer. But Andreas is also having problems in his new job at the State Criminal Police Offic
They Just Want to Play
Apr 24, 2014 · 43 min
After the attempt on his life, Andreas wants to quit his job. But Mick convinces him that he can only protect himself and his family if they solve Koller's death. During his unoffi
The Crime of the Century
May 1, 2014 · 43 min
Mick finds no answers at Klaus Koller's funeral. However, he notices that he is being watched. When he tries to confront the person, the man escapes in a car. But he has seen the c
Seven Letters
May 8, 2014 · 44 min
Mick gains access to a restricted LKA file containing a list of people who were involved in the big heist on New Year's Eve 2001/2002. There is a blacked-out name with seven letter
What Have I Done
May 15, 2014 · 43 min
Everything points to Mick having been involved in a serious crime. Apparently, he was not in a coma on New Year's Eve 2001/2002, but was involved in a strange incident involving a
Into Paradise
May 22, 2014 · 43 min
Now that Mick is suspected of murdering Bundesbank official Höthker, he flees to Monaco. There he wants to track down his father Erwin and question him about the events of New Year
It Stays in the Family
May 29, 2014 · 43 min
Mick is finally about to find out what really happened on that fateful New Year's Eve and to what extent he was involved in the crime. Meanwhile, the air is getting thin for Andrea
The Future
Jun 2, 2014 · 44 min
Mick finally finds out who is responsible for the blackmail and murders. Ultimately, he must face his toughest test yet: his adversary has kidnapped Astrid, who is pregnant, and th