---
title: "Derrick"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/derrick-1974"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 4583
imdb_id: "tt0070981"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 25
episodes_count: 281
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 50
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Derrick (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/derrick-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Derrick is a German crime television series that aired between 1974 and 1998. The program was produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF, and SRG. The narrative follows Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant, Inspector Harry Klein, as they investigate and solve murder cases located in Munich and the surrounding areas. Horst Tappert portrayed the lead role of Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick, while Fritz Wepper played the role of Detective Sergeant Harry Klein. Every episode of the series was written by Herbert Reinecker. The episodes typically maintain a consistent runtime of 57 to 59 minutes. Within the context of the show, the characters are required to act quickly to resolve their cases, leaving little time for the exploration of their personal problems. The series is recognized for its procedural focus on criminal investigations conducted by the two primary inspectors throughout its twenty-four-year production history.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his assistant solve murder cases in Munich and surrounding areas."

### Why Watch
- features iconic lead performances
- classic procedural storytelling
- atmospheric setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow-paced narrative style
- dated production quality
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on murder investigations within a formal television procedural format.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, procedural, german, investigative

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (3 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 52
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 8 (15%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 44 (85%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Herbert Reinecker
- **Networks / Studios**: ZDF

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Horst Tappert** as *Stephan Derrick*
- **Fritz Wepper** as *Harry Klein*
- **Willy Schäfer** as *Willi Berger*
- **Dirk Galuba** as *Walter Kaschonnick*
- **Holger Petzold** as *Drogenfahnder*
- **Günther Stoll** as *Schröder*
- **Philipp Moog** as *Berthold Masinger*
- **Sky du Mont** as *Adrian Bossner*
- **Pierre Franckh** as *Ralf Gebhardt*
- **Klaus Herm** as *Pfarrer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The series stars Detective Chief Inspector Stephan Derrick and his loyal assistant, Inspector Harry Klein.

### Q: When was the show produced?
The series was produced between 1974 and 1998.

### Q: Where does the show take place?
The investigations occur in Munich and the surrounding areas.

### Q: Who produced the series?
It was produced by Telenova Film und Fernsehproduktion in association with ZDF, ORF, and SRG.

### Q: Who are the lead actors?
The series stars Horst Tappert and Fritz Wepper.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Derrick (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrick_(TV_series))
- [Derrick (TV Series 1974–1998) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070981)
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