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Vienna Crime Squad 2005

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
October 11, 2005
Last Aired
April 7, 2026
Format
20 seasons · 292 eps
Total Runtime
~219 hours (45 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S11E16 "Episode 16" (★ 6/10)
Networks
ZDF, ORF 1
Where to Stream
ZDF, Amazon Prime Video, WOW
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★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 7 votes NR Crime 20 seasons · 292 eps Returning Series
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What is Vienna Crime Squad?

Vienna Crime Squad is an Austrian television series that first premiered in 2005. Known in its home country as SOKO Donau, the program follows the professional activities of a special task force operating along the Danube River.

Type
TV series
Year
2005
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
292
Runtime
45 minutes
First aired
Oct 11, 2005
Last aired
Apr 7, 2026
Original language
DE
Origin
AT
Networks
ZDF, ORF 1
Genres
Crime
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.1/10 from 7 votes
Format
20 seasons · 292 episodes
Episode runtime
~45 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Networks
ZDF, ORF 1
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Vienna Crime Squad is an Austrian television series that first premiered in 2005. Known in its home country as SOKO Donau, the program follows the professional activities of a special task force operating along the Danube River. The show utilizes a procedural format to structure its narratives, focusing on the investigations conducted by the unit. The cast features actors including Lilian Klebow, Helmut Bohatsch, Maria Happel, and Stefan Jürgens. According to available production information, the series ran for twenty seasons between 2005 and 2026. The program is set in Vienna, which serves as the cultural, economic, and political center of Austria and is the most populous city located on the Danube. The series is noted for its character-driven approach, with performances by leads such as Lilian Klebow and Maria Happel providing weight to the material presented in each episode. This long-running production allowed the story to develop over an extended period, providing the audience with a consistent narrative experience throughout its multi-year broadcast history.

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“SOKO Donau is an Austrian television series set in the capital city of Vienna.”

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  • features austrian setting
  • television series format
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Frequently asked questions

What is SOKO Donau?

It is an Austrian television series.

Where is the series set?

The series is set in Vienna, the capital city of Austria.

Is the series a documentary?

The provided information identifies it as a television series.

Where can I find more information on Vienna?

Official travel guides and tourism websites provide information on the city of Vienna.

Does the series focus on tourism?

The provided synopsis does not detail the specific plot focus of the series.

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