Siska 1998
What is Siska?
Siska is a German police drama television series created by Herbert Reinecker and Helmut Ringelmann. The program premiered on the network ZDF on October 30, 1998.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 91
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 30, 1998
- Last aired
- Jul 4, 2008
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Crime
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 91 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Siska is a German police drama television series created by Herbert Reinecker and Helmut Ringelmann. The program premiered on the network ZDF on October 30, 1998. The narrative follows the professional adventures of the title character, beginning with Peter Siska and later shifting to Victor Siska. Outside of its country of origin, the series was broadcast in France on the network France 3 and later rebroadcast on the channel 13th Street. It also aired on Croatian Radiotelevision. The series title has been noted for its linguistic similarity to terms for breasts in certain languages, which has impacted its international distribution, as the show has not been broadcast on Russian television. The production is characterized by its focus on police procedural elements as the central characters navigate their duties. By documenting the work of two different lead investigators, the series maintains a consistent thematic focus on law enforcement operations within its German setting.
Should you watch it?
“A German police drama following detectives Peter and Victor Siska in Munich.”
- strong character development
- authentic German crime storytelling
- engaging dual-generation detective narrative
- limited international availability due to title
- focus on procedural may not suit all viewers
you enjoy European crime dramas with emotional depth and strong lead performances.
Suitable for adult audiences interested in police procedurals with dramatic storytelling.
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Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Der neue Mann Mytharc Oct 30, 1998
- E2 Frau Malowas Töchter Core Nov 13, 1998
- E3 Tod einer Würfelspielerin Mytharc Dec 11, 1998
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Die 10% Bande Mytharc Jan 29, 1999
- E2 Der Bräutigam der letzten Tage Core Feb 26, 1999
- E3 Regen in Wimbledon Core Apr 9, 1999
- E4 Blackout Core Apr 16, 1999
- E5 Fünf Sekunden, höchstens sechs Core Apr 23, 1999
- E6 Tod auf Kaution Core May 28, 1999
- E7 Am seidenen Faden Core Jun 25, 1999
- E8 Hart am Abgrund Core Jul 23, 1999
- E9 Der Zeuge Core Aug 20, 1999
- E10 Der Schlüssel zum Mord Core Sep 10, 1999
- E11 Das Ende von Haug Core Oct 15, 1999
- E12 Der Jobkiller Mytharc Nov 12, 1999
- E13 Leonardos Geheimnis Mytharc Dec 10, 1999
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Mord frei Haus Mytharc Jan 14, 2000
- E2 Sonjas Freund Core Mar 17, 2000
- E3 Das letzte Konzert Core Apr 14, 2000
- E4 Du lebst noch drei Minuten Core May 19, 2000
- E5 Laufsteg ins Verderben Core Jul 7, 2000
- E6 Der Erlkönig Core Sep 15, 2000
- E7 Zeit genug für einen Mord Core Sep 29, 2000
- E8 Herrn Lohmanns gesammelte Mörder Mytharc Oct 27, 2000
- E9 Die Zeugin Mytharc Nov 17, 2000
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Die halbe und die ganze Wahrheit Mytharc Jan 12, 2001
- E2 Das Böse an sich Core Jan 26, 2001
- E3 Der Tote im Asphalt Core Apr 20, 2001
- E4 Die Hölle des Staatsanwalts Core May 4, 2001
- E5 Letzte Zuflucht Core May 18, 2001
- E6 Der zweite Tod des Max Holler Core Jun 15, 2001
- E7 10 Minuten vor Mitternacht Core Aug 3, 2001
- E8 Hexe im Feuer Core Oct 26, 2001
- E9 Eiskalt auf der Bahre Mytharc Nov 23, 2001
- E10 Hass macht blind Mytharc Dec 21, 2001
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Im Schatten des Mörders Mytharc Jan 11, 2002
- E2 Und dann hilft dir keiner mehr Core Feb 15, 2002
- E3 Der Mann im Garten Core Mar 22, 2002
- E4 Eine riskante Beziehung Core Apr 19, 2002
- E5 Wenn du erst mal tot bist Core Jun 14, 2002
- E6 Engelsgesicht Core Sep 13, 2002
- E7 Die Hölle ist anderswo Mytharc Nov 15, 2002
- E8 Die Braut aus dem Nichts Mytharc Dec 20, 2002
Frequently asked questions
Is the series available in English?
The series is primarily in German, and international availability varies by region.
Why isn't it shown in some countries?
The title 'Siska' has inappropriate meanings in some languages, limiting its broadcast.
Who are the main characters?
The show follows Peter Siska and later his son Victor Siska as homicide detectives.
How long did the series run?
The series aired from 1998 through 2008.
Where was it originally broadcast?
It originally aired on ZDF in Germany and was also shown on France 3 in France.
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