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Küstenwache 1997

Status
Ended
First Aired
April 19, 1997
Last Aired
January 27, 2016
Format
17 seasons · 300 eps
Created By
Andreas Hug
Network
ZDF
Where to Stream
Tubi TV
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★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 6 votes CrimeAction & AdventureDrama 17 seasons · 300 eps Ended
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What is Küstenwache?

Küstenwache is a German television series that premiered in 1997. The series tells the fictionalized adventures of a unit of Federal Coast Guard officers off the German coast of the Baltic Sea.

Type
TV series
Year
1997
Status
Ended
Episodes
300
First aired
Apr 19, 1997
Last aired
Jan 27, 2016
Original language
DE
Origin
DE
Networks
ZDF
Genres
Crime, Action & Adventure, Drama
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★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 6 votes
Format
17 seasons · 300 episodes
Status
Ended
Network
ZDF
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Küstenwache is a German television series that premiered in 1997. The series tells the fictionalized adventures of a unit of Federal Coast Guard officers off the German coast of the Baltic Sea. It aired on ZDF for seventeen seasons until 2016. The series focuses on the crew of the Albatros, a patrol boat of the German Coast Guard operating in the Baltic Sea area. The show is a crime series that depicts criminal cases at sea. The series features a team of coast guard officers as they navigate their duties and respond to various situations. The series was broadcast on ZDF and its episodes are also available on YouTube. The show's storyline is based on the adventures of the coast guard unit and their experiences on the Baltic Sea.

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“German coast guard officers face maritime challenges in the Baltic Sea.”

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  • authentic maritime setting
  • strong ensemble cast
  • procedural storytelling
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  • limited international availability
  • slow-paced episodes

you enjoy maritime procedural dramas with strong character development.

Suitable for general audiences with occasional intense maritime scenarios.

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Core (249): Character development & subplots
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Season 1 · 14 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
Season 4 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
Season 5 · 10 episodes Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →
Season 6 · 12 episodes Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →
Season 7 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →
Season 8 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →
Season 9 · 9 episodes Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →
Season 10 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →
Season 11 · 21 episodes Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →
Season 12 · 27 episodes Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →
Season 13 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →
Season 14 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →
Season 15 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 15 guide & lore primer →
Season 16 · 26 episodes Open the complete Season 16 guide & lore primer →
Season 17 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 17 guide & lore primer →
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Is the show based on real events?

The series features fictionalized adventures of coast guard officers.

Where is the show set?

The series takes place off the German coast of the Baltic Sea.

What language is the show in?

The show is in German.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of multiple episodes across its run.

What type of stories does it feature?

The show focuses on the procedural adventures of Federal Coast Guard officers.

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