ZDF highlights new crime series and actor milestones

ZDF Inspector Ikmen München Mord Spreewaldkrimi German television

German television programming features several notable crime series and actor milestones. The ZDF channel is introducing the eight-part series ‘Inspector Ikmen - Tod in Istanbul’ to free-TV. Based on Barbara Nadel’s novels, the series stars Haluk Bilginer as Inspector Cetin Ikmen and follows a trio of investigators in Istanbul.

The crime series ‘München Mord’ is airing a new episode titled ‘Die Stadt, die es nicht gibt’. This episode marks a significant moment for the series as it features the penultimate case for actor Alexander Held, who passed away in May 2026. The plot involves a murder following an 80s-themed party where a sedative-laced punch caused widespread amnesia among guests.

Additionally, the popular ‘Spreewaldkrimi’ series is concluding with its final episode, ‘Mein ist der Death’, featuring actor Christian Redl. Redl, who is being honored with an acting award at the Ludwigshafen Film Festival, expressed mixed emotions about the series ending, noting the unique magic of the Spreewald setting.

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Alexander Held · Barbara Nadel · Christian Redl · Haluk Bilginer · Inspector Ikmen · Istanbul · ZDF

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[● 4 SOURCES] The series is making its free-to-air television debut in Germany on ZDF. www.leinetal24.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
[● 4 SOURCES] Haluk Bilginer portrays the lead character, Inspector Cetin Ikmen. www.leinetal24.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
[● 4 SOURCES] The crime series ‘Inspector Ikmen - Tod in Istanbul’ is being broadcast on ZDF. www.leinetal24.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
[● 4 SOURCES] The series is an eight-part adaptation of Barbara Nadel’s 28-part novel series. www.leinetal24.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de
[● 4 SOURCES] The series is being shown in free-TV for the first time following a release on Magenta TV. www.leinetal24.de · www.mannheim24.de · www.merkur.de · www.tz.de