Murder by the Lake 2014
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- October 11, 2014
- Last Aired
- January 12, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 29 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~43.5 hours (90 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "The Returner" (★ 7.7/10)
- Network
- ORF 1
- Where to Stream
- MZ Choice Amazon Channel, Mhz Choice
What is Murder by the Lake?
Murder by the Lake is a German-Austrian television crime series produced by Rowboat Film- und Fernsehproduktion and Graf Filmproduktion in cooperation with the German television broadcaster ZDF and the Austrian television broadcaster ORF. The series is set in the adjacent towns of Bregenz, Austria, and Lindau, Germany, which are located on the southeastern shore of Lake Constance.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 29
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 11, 2014
- Last aired
- Jan 12, 2026
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE, AT
- Networks
- ORF 1
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 30 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 29 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- ORF 1
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Overview
Murder by the Lake is a German-Austrian television crime series produced by Rowboat Film- und Fernsehproduktion and Graf Filmproduktion in cooperation with the German television broadcaster ZDF and the Austrian television broadcaster ORF. The series is set in the adjacent towns of Bregenz, Austria, and Lindau, Germany, which are located on the southeastern shore of Lake Constance. The production of the series began in 2014 and continues to the present day.
Should you watch it?
“Cross-border detectives hunt murderers against the tranquil backdrop of Lake Constance.”
- Authentic Austrian and German settings
- Scenic lakeside locations provide atmospheric backdrop
- May not appeal to viewers who prefer genres other than crime
Watch it if you enjoy methodical crime investigations set amid picturesque lake scenery.
The series carries a TV‑PG rating, featuring moderate crime themes suitable for most viewers.
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Season 1 · 29 episodes
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- E3 Still Waters Core Apr 2, 2016
- E4 Til Death Do Them Part Core Mar 9, 2017
- E5 The Girl Who Loved to Laugh Core Mar 16, 2017
- E6 The Returner Core Jan 13, 2018
- E7 The Fourth Woman Core Feb 3, 2018
- E8 Death in the Forest Core Jan 3, 2019
- E9 The Mermaid Core Oct 9, 2019
- E10 Curse from the Depths Mytharc Jan 2, 2020
- E11 Blood Procession Mytharc Sep 2, 2020
- E12 The Spook Core Dec 30, 2020
- E13 The Soul Circle Core Oct 20, 2021
- E14 Second Sight Core Jan 9, 2022
- E15 Among Wolves Core Nov 1, 2022
- E16 Nemesis Core Feb 5, 2023
- E17 The Night Demon Core Sep 17, 2023
- E18 Breathless Core Jan 2, 2024
- E19 The Messiah Core Feb 25, 2024
- E20 Nightshade Core Dec 30, 2024
- E21 The Medusa Core Jan 13, 2025
- E22 The Ghost Ship Core May 18, 2025
- E23 The Wishing Tree Core Oct 27, 2025
- E24 Wheel of Fate Core Jan 12, 2026
- E25 Shadow Realm Core Sep 5, 2026
- E26 Child of Heaven Core
- E27 The Water Spirit Core
- E28 Schützenfrau Mytharc
- E29 Witchcraft Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
Where is the series set?
It is set in the neighboring towns of Bregenz, Austria and Lindau, Germany on the southeastern shore of Lake Constance.
When did production begin?
Production started in 2014.
Which broadcasters are involved?
It is produced in cooperation with the German broadcaster ZDF and the Austrian broadcaster ORF.
What genre is the series?
It is a crime series with a TV‑PG rating.
Which companies produced the show?
Rowboat Film‑und Fernsehproduktion and Graf Filmproduktion are the production companies.
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