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Großstadtrevier 1986

★ 6.0/10 · 14 votes DramaCrime 38 seasons · 532 eps Returning Series
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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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Overview

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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Episode guide

Season 1 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Season 3 · 16 episodes
Season 4 · 12 episodes
Season 5 · 24 episodes

Frequently asked questions

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.