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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 3 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Der neue Mann Oct 30, 1998
- E2 Frau Malowas Töchter Nov 13, 1998
- E3 Tod einer Würfelspielerin Dec 11, 1998
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Die 10% Bande Jan 29, 1999
- E2 Der Bräutigam der letzten Tage Feb 26, 1999
- E3 Regen in Wimbledon Apr 9, 1999
- E4 Blackout Apr 16, 1999
- E5 Fünf Sekunden, höchstens sechs Apr 23, 1999
- E6 Tod auf Kaution May 28, 1999
- E7 Am seidenen Faden Jun 25, 1999
- E8 Hart am Abgrund Jul 23, 1999
- E9 Der Zeuge Aug 20, 1999
- E10 Der Schlüssel zum Mord Sep 10, 1999
- E11 Das Ende von Haug Oct 15, 1999
- E12 Der Jobkiller Nov 12, 1999
- E13 Leonardos Geheimnis Dec 10, 1999
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 Mord frei Haus Jan 14, 2000
- E2 Sonjas Freund Mar 17, 2000
- E3 Das letzte Konzert Apr 14, 2000
- E4 Du lebst noch drei Minuten May 19, 2000
- E5 Laufsteg ins Verderben Jul 7, 2000
- E6 Der Erlkönig Sep 15, 2000
- E7 Zeit genug für einen Mord Sep 29, 2000
- E8 Herrn Lohmanns gesammelte Mörder Oct 27, 2000
- E9 Die Zeugin Nov 17, 2000
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Die halbe und die ganze Wahrheit Jan 12, 2001
- E2 Das Böse an sich Jan 26, 2001
- E3 Der Tote im Asphalt Apr 20, 2001
- E4 Die Hölle des Staatsanwalts May 4, 2001
- E5 Letzte Zuflucht May 18, 2001
- E6 Der zweite Tod des Max Holler Jun 15, 2001
- E7 10 Minuten vor Mitternacht Aug 3, 2001
- E8 Hexe im Feuer Oct 26, 2001
- E9 Eiskalt auf der Bahre Nov 23, 2001
- E10 Hass macht blind Dec 21, 2001
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 Im Schatten des Mörders Jan 11, 2002
- E2 Und dann hilft dir keiner mehr Feb 15, 2002
- E3 Der Mann im Garten Mar 22, 2002
- E4 Eine riskante Beziehung Apr 19, 2002
- E5 Wenn du erst mal tot bist Jun 14, 2002
- E6 Engelsgesicht Sep 13, 2002
- E7 Die Hölle ist anderswo Nov 15, 2002
- E8 Die Braut aus dem Nichts 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.