Großstadtrevier celebrates 40 years of German television

The long-running ARD crime series ‘Großstadtrevier’ is celebrating its 40th anniversary. As one of Germany’s oldest evening crime shows, the series has produced over 520 episodes and maintains strong viewership, averaging 2.8 million viewers per episode.

To mark the milestone, the broadcaster is rolling out several special programming events. Starting October 5, the series will air the remaining four episodes of Season 38, followed immediately by the anniversary Season 39, which runs through January 25, 2027. A third feature-length special titled ‘Großstadtrevier – Knockout’ is scheduled for release on January 6, 2027.

Lead actress Maria Ketikidou, who plays detective Harry Möller, has been with the production for 33 years. The series, set in Hamburg, has featured a wide array of investigators over its four-decade history.