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Großstadtrevier 1986

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
December 16, 1986
Last Aired
March 23, 2026
Format
38 seasons · 532 eps
Total Runtime
~425.6 hours (48 min/ep)
Created By
Jürgen Roland
Network
Das Erste
Where to Stream
Joyn, ARD Mediathek, Disney Plus
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What is Großstadtrevier?

Großstadtrevier is a German television series that premiered on 16 December 1986 and is broadcast on Das Erste of the ARD network. The show centers on the daily operations of a fictional police station located in the St.

Type
TV series
Year
1986
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
532
Runtime
48 minutes
First aired
Dec 16, 1986
Last aired
Mar 23, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
Das Erste
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 14 votes
Format
38 seasons · 532 episodes
Episode runtime
~48 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
Das Erste
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Großstadtrevier is a German television series that premiered on 16 December 1986 and is broadcast on Das Erste of the ARD network. The show centers on the daily operations of a fictional police station located in the St. Pauli district, known locally as the Kiez, of Hamburg. It portrays the routine and investigative work of police officers as they handle various cases within their jurisdiction. The series has become one of Germany's most popular television productions since its debut. Key cast members include Maria Ketikidou, Jan Fedder, Saskia Fischer, and Till Demtrøder. The program was created under the direction of Jürgen Roland. The series continues to air new episodes, maintaining its status as a long-running and well-known German drama. Its focus remains on the professional and personal lives of officers working in an urban police environment.

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Should you watch it?

“This long-running German series follows the daily lives of police officers working in Hamburg's St. Pauli district.”

Reasons to watch
  • authentic look at police work
  • established German television staple
Keep in mind
  • language barrier for non-German speakers

Watch it if you enjoy procedural dramas centered on the daily operations of a metropolitan police station.

The series depicts the professional and personal lives of police officers in an urban setting.

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Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 19 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 4 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 5 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 7 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
Season 18 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 18 guide & lore primer →
Season 19 · 8 episodes Open the complete Season 19 guide & lore primer →
Season 20 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 20 guide & lore primer →
Season 21 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 21 guide & lore primer →
Season 22 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 22 guide & lore primer →
Season 23 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 23 guide & lore primer →
Season 24 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 24 guide & lore primer →
Season 25 · 17 episodes Open the complete Season 25 guide & lore primer →
Season 26 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 26 guide & lore primer →
Season 27 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 27 guide & lore primer →
Season 28 · 29 episodes Open the complete Season 28 guide & lore primer →
Season 29 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 29 guide & lore primer →
Season 30 · 16 episodes Open the complete Season 30 guide & lore primer →
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What is the setting of the show?

The series is set in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg, Germany.

When did the series first air?

The show premiered on December 16, 1986.

What is the premise of the series?

It follows the everyday work of a fictional police station located on the Kiez of Hamburg.

On which network is the show broadcast?

The series is broadcast on the German channel Das Erste of the ARD.

How many episodes were in the first season?

The first season consisted of 12 episodes.

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