Der letzte Bulle: Season 6
The sixth season of the German television series Der letzte Bulle continues the narrative surrounding Mick Brisgau, a police officer originally from the 1980s who finds himself navigating a modern police department in Essen. The season explores the mystery of Brisgau's prolonged absence, as he was missing and officially declared dead for exactly 11 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Upon his sudden reappearance at his form
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Mick Brisgau is a police officer who originated from the 1980s.
- The series follows Brisgau as he is integrated into a modern police department located in Essen.
- Brisgau was previously missing and presumed dead for over eleven years.
- The show explores the professional and personal adjustments required by a 1980s-era cop working in a contemporary setting.
Season overview
The sixth season of the German television series Der letzte Bulle continues the narrative surrounding Mick Brisgau, a police officer originally from the 1980s who finds himself navigating a modern police department in Essen. The season explores the mystery of Brisgau's prolonged absence, as he was missing and officially declared dead for exactly 11 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Upon his sudden reappearance at his former precinct, Brisgau immediately becomes entangled in a murder investigation. The narrative arc focuses on the central questions regarding his whereabouts during his long disappearance and the circumstances of his escape. As the shrewd Ruhrpott cop attempts to resolve his current legal predicament and remove his handcuffs, the season examines how he manages the challenges of his return to active duty within the contemporary law enforcement environment. The series, which consists of 68 episodes across six seasons, maintains its focus on the cultural and professional friction experienced by Brisgau as he reconciles his past experience with the realities of modern policing in Essen.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
Here He Is Again
Nov 24, 2025 · 45 min
Eleven years after a plane crash, Mick Brisgau reappears unexpectedly – scarred by island life, but determined to reclaim his old life. But no sooner is he back in the Ruhr region
Eat Better
Nov 24, 2025 · 46 min
An unappetizing murder case brings Mick and Andreas right into the vegan food sector. While Andreas tries to stay sober, Mick's down-to-earth currywurst attitude rubs everyone the
Murder in the Doll Brothel
Dec 1, 2025 · 45 min
The red-light district has changed radically in Mick's absence: instead of prostitutes, lifelike AI sex dolls dominate the scene. When the operator Renate Kowalski is murdered, Mic
The Man with the Mask
Dec 1, 2025 · 46 min
The body of DJ “Black Raver” is found in a garbage can. Behind his mask is Leon Heitkämper, who secretly worked as a call boy alongside his career in the spotlight. Despite his ant
False Friends
Dec 8, 2025 · 46 min
Rapper X-Kray stages the death of a police officer in a music video – until the blank cartridge suddenly turns into a real bullet. His friend, the extra Mirko, dies in front of the
Hair Splitting
Dec 8, 2025 · 45 min
The wealthy Isabelle Lumpp is found stabbed to death in a posh villa. At first, everything points to a robbery-murder, but since there are no signs of a break-in, the focus quickly
The Snow White Conspiracy
Dec 15, 2025 · 46 min
Colleague Freddie Fröse is murdered at a costume party at the police station. Investigators find a golden apple in his hand. The case takes a fairy-tale turn when four women dresse
Pink Power
Dec 15, 2025 · 49 min
Successful influencer and feminist Katinka Bruckner is murdered at the “Pink Power” women's breakfast. And although the murder took place on stage, no one saw anything. The investi