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Ein starkes Team 1994

★ 5.5/10 · 10 votes NR DramaCrime 1 seasons · 105 eps Returning Series
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What is Ein starkes Team?

Ein starkes Team is a German television series that premiered in 1994. The show features a special task force investigating organized crime in Berlin.

Type
TV series
Year
1994
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
105
Runtime
90 minutes
First aired
Mar 28, 1994
Last aired
Oct 18, 2025
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
ZDF
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Overview

Ein starkes Team is a German television series that premiered in 1994. The show features a special task force investigating organized crime in Berlin. The team consists of two main characters, a man from the east and a woman from the west of Berlin, who come from different backgrounds and have conflicting personalities. Their team also includes a German-Turkish member and another character who often engages in bickering with his colleagues. The department is managed by a character named Lothar Reddemann, and a former colleague of one of the team members, Otto, is also a part of the show, frequently coming up with new business ideas.

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Should you watch it?

“An East-West Berlin police duo clash professionally and personally while fighting crime.”

Reasons to watch
  • Unique East-West Berlin cultural clash
  • Developing romantic tension between leads
  • Distinctive ensemble cast dynamics
Keep in mind
  • Potential language barriers for non-German speakers
  • Slow character development pacing

You enjoy character-driven police procedurals with romantic undertones.

Suitable for mature audiences comfortable with mild adult themes.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Verena and Otto together?

The synopsis indicates romantic tension develops over time between them.

Is this show about serious crime?

The show focuses on organized crime investigations in Berlin.

Do the characters get along?

The characters frequently bicker due to their different backgrounds.

Is it set in modern Berlin?

The show features post-reunification Berlin with east-west cultural differences.

Are there recurring storylines?

The special task force setup suggests ongoing investigative storylines.