The Commissioner 1969
What is The Commissioner?
The Commissioner is a German television series that focuses on a group of detectives working for the Munich homicide squad. The series was written by Herbert Reinecker and features a cast of characters, including Kommissar Herbert Keller, who is portrayed by Erik Ode.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1969
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 97
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 3, 1969
- Last aired
- Jun 30, 1976
- Original language
- DE
- Origin
- DE
- Networks
- ZDF
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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How long to binge?
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The Commissioner is a German television series that focuses on a group of detectives working for the Munich homicide squad. The series was written by Herbert Reinecker and features a cast of characters, including Kommissar Herbert Keller, who is portrayed by Erik Ode. Keller's assistants are Walter Grabert, Robert Heines, and Harry Klein, with Harry Klein being replaced by his younger brother Erwin Klein in 1974. The series was produced in black-and-white and consists of multiple episodes, with the exact number being 97, which were first broadcast between 1969 and 1976.
Should you watch it?
“A Munich homicide squad investigates complex criminal cases in this classic German police procedural series.”
- authentic period atmosphere
- focused character dynamics
- foundational police drama
- black-and-white cinematography may feel dated
- slower pacing compared to modern thrillers
Watch it if you enjoy traditional detective stories and historical European television.
The series features standard police procedural themes appropriate for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Jan 3, 1969
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 17, 1969
- E3 Episode 3 Jan 31, 1969
- E4 Episode 4 Feb 21, 1969
- E5 Episode 5 Mar 14, 1969
- E6 Episode 6 Mar 21, 1969
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 18, 1969
- E8 Episode 8 May 2, 1969
- E9 Episode 9 May 16, 1969
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 6, 1969
- E11 Episode 11 Jul 11, 1969
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 7, 1969
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 28, 1969
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 19, 1969
Season 2 · 14 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 16, 1970
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 6, 1970
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 27, 1970
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 13, 1970
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 3, 1970
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 24, 1970
- E7 Episode 7 May 15, 1970
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 5, 1970
- E9 Episode 9 Jun 26, 1970
- E10 Episode 10 Sep 18, 1970
- E11 Episode 11 Oct 9, 1970
- E12 Episode 12 Oct 30, 1970
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 20, 1970
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 18, 1970
Season 3 · 14 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 8, 1971
- E2 Episode 2 Jan 29, 1971
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 26, 1971
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 19, 1971
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 16, 1971
- E6 Episode 6 May 7, 1971
- E7 Episode 7 May 28, 1971
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 18, 1971
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 10, 1971
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 1, 1971
- E11 Episode 11 Oct 22, 1971
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 12, 1971
- E13 Episode 13 Nov 26, 1971
- E14 Episode 14 Dec 17, 1971
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 28, 1972
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 18, 1972
- E3 Episode 3 Mar 10, 1972
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 24, 1972
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 21, 1972
- E6 Episode 6 May 12, 1972
- E7 Episode 7 Jun 2, 1972
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 30, 1972
- E9 Episode 9 Oct 6, 1972
- E10 Episode 10 Nov 3, 1972
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 24, 1972
- E12 Episode 12 Dec 22, 1972
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Jan 12, 1973
- E2 Episode 2 Feb 2, 1973
- E3 Episode 3 Feb 23, 1973
- E4 Episode 4 Mar 16, 1973
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 6, 1973
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 27, 1973
- E7 Episode 7 May 18, 1973
- E8 Episode 8 Jun 8, 1973
- E9 Episode 9 Sep 21, 1973
- E10 Episode 10 Oct 5, 1973
- E11 Episode 11 Nov 2, 1973
- E12 Episode 12 Nov 30, 1973
- E13 Episode 13 Dec 28, 1973
Frequently asked questions
Who is the lead detective?
The series stars Erik Ode as Kommissar Herbert Keller.
How many episodes are there?
There are 97 episodes in total.
When did the show air?
The series was first broadcast between 1969 and 1976.
Who wrote the episodes?
All episodes were written by Herbert Reinecker.
Did the cast change?
Yes, Harry Klein was replaced by his younger brother Erwin Klein in 1974.