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Die Kommissarin 1994

★ 8.0/10 · 1 votes Crime 6 seasons · 66 eps Ended
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What is Die Kommissarin?

Die Kommissarin is a German police television series that originally aired on the network Das Erste. The program premiered in 1994 and concluded in 2006, spanning a total of 66 episodes.

Type
TV series
Year
1994
Status
Ended
Episodes
66
Runtime
48 minutes
First aired
Oct 6, 1994
Last aired
Mar 6, 2006
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
Das Erste
Genres
Crime
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Overview

Die Kommissarin is a German police television series that originally aired on the network Das Erste. The program premiered in 1994 and concluded in 2006, spanning a total of 66 episodes. Set in the city of Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the series is recognized as one of the few commercially successful German detective productions to feature a female lead character. The central figure of the show is Inspector Lea Sommer, portrayed by actress Hannelore Elsner. Within the narrative, Inspector Sommer is a divorced woman who maintains custody of her teenage son, Daniel. Her personal life also involves a developing relationship with a man named Jonathan. Although the two characters communicate frequently via telephone, the series depicts the nature of their connection as they navigate their respective lives. The show remains a notable entry in German television history for its focus on a female protagonist within the detective genre, marking a departure from the traditional casting norms of the period in which it was produced.

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“A pioneering German police procedural featuring a female inspector solving crimes in Frankfurt.”

Reasons to watch
  • Groundbreaking female-led German detective series
  • Strong central performance by Hannelore Elsner
  • Realistic portrayal of police work and personal life
Keep in mind
  • May feel slow to viewers expecting fast-paced action
  • Limited availability outside German-speaking regions

You enjoy character-focused police procedurals with strong female leads.

Suitable for mature audiences interested in realistic crime drama.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 13 episodes
Season 3 · 12 episodes
Season 4 · 7 episodes
Season 5 · 14 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Is this show subtitled or dubbed?

The series is in German and typically available with German audio.

How many seasons does it have?

The series ran for multiple seasons between 1994 and 2006.

Is it based on a book?

The series is an original television production.

Where is it set?

The show takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Who plays the main character?

Hannelore Elsner plays Inspector Lea Sommer.